Eastern Redbud

Esperanza

About Eastern Redbud and Esperanza

Eastern Redbud

Esperanza

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Canada

Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil

Types

Cercis

Yellow elder, Ginger thomas

Number of Varieties

253

0 40000

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Habitat

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-98-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

12-10

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20

H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Arching/Fountain-shaped

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm300.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm120.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

Lemon yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Chocolate

Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Purple, Plum

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Yellow green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Lance shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Cold climate, Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

Ample Water

In Spring

Ample Water

Average Water

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches

Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium

Pests and Diseases

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae

Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Cold climate, Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Air purification, Food for insects

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia

Diuretic

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CERCIS canadensis

TECOMA stans

Common Name

Eastern Redbud

Esperanza , Yellow Trumpetbush

In Hindi

Eastern Redbud

Esperanza

In German

OstRedbud

Esperanza

In French

Redbud Orient

Esperanza

In Spanish

Eastern Redbud

Esperanza

In Greek

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

Esperanza

In Portuguese

Redbud oriental

Esperanza

In Polish

Redbud wschodniej

Esperanza

In Latin

Cercis

Esperanza

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Lamiales

Family

Fabaceae

Bignoniaceae

Genus

Cercis

Tecoma

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Cercideae

Tecomeae

Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae

Number of Species

1014

1 27800

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Properties of Eastern Redbud and Esperanza

Wondering what are the properties of Eastern Redbud and Esperanza? We provide you with everything About Eastern Redbud and Esperanza. Eastern Redbud doesn't have thorns and Esperanza doesn't have thorns. Also Eastern Redbud does not have fragrant flowers. Eastern Redbud has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Esperanza has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Eastern Redbud and Esperanza and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Esperanza

Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Esperanza is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Esperanza Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Esperanza season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Esperanza is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Esperanza is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Eastern Redbud and Esperanza Physical Information

Eastern Redbud and Esperanza physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Esperanza height is 300.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Esperanza are as follows:

Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Esperanza flower color: Lemon yellow
Esperanza leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Eastern Redbud and Esperanza

Care of Eastern Redbud and Esperanza include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Esperanza pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Esperanza needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.