Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
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
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
2-8
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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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 Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
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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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
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
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
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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.