Eastern Redbud

False Indigo

About Eastern Redbud and False Indigo

Eastern Redbud

False Indigo

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Shrub

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

North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada

Types

Cercis

Blue False Indigo White False Indigo

Number of Varieties

252

0 40000

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Habitat

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-92-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

8-1

Sunset Zone

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

A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm60.00 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

Purple

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Chocolate

Light Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Purple, Plum

Light Green, Gray Green, Gray

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Light Green, Gray Green, Gray

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Yellow green

Light Green, Gray Green, Gray

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Ample Water

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

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

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Whole plant

Other Uses

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

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

Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CERCIS canadensis

AMORPHA canescens

Common Name

Eastern Redbud

False Indigo

In Hindi

Eastern Redbud

इंडिगो

In German

OstRedbud

falsches Indigo

In French

Redbud Orient

faux Indigo

In Spanish

Eastern Redbud

Falso Indigo

In Greek

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

Λάθος Indigo

In Portuguese

Redbud oriental

false Indigo

In Polish

Redbud wschodniej

fałsz Indigo

In Latin

Cercis

falsum indicum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Family

Fabaceae

Genus

Cercis

Amorpha

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cercideae

Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae

Number of Species

1021

1 27800

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Properties of Eastern Redbud and False Indigo

Wondering what are the properties of Eastern Redbud and False Indigo? We provide you with everything About Eastern Redbud and False Indigo. Eastern Redbud doesn't have thorns and False Indigo doesn't have thorns. Also Eastern Redbud does not have fragrant flowers. Eastern Redbud has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and False Indigo 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 False Indigo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and False Indigo

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

Eastern Redbud and False Indigo Physical Information

Eastern Redbud and False Indigo physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and False Indigo are as follows:

Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
False Indigo flower color: Purple
False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray

Care of Eastern Redbud and False Indigo

Care of Eastern Redbud and False Indigo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and False Indigo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer False Indigo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.