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
Southern Asia, India
Types
Cercis
Not Available
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
Subtropical climates, Tropical Climate
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-13
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Orange, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Rats
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Anaemia, Kidney Disease
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Astringent, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Flowers, Gum, Leaves
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 a dyeing color for fabric, used for making charcoal, Used to make leather, Used to prepare a traditional Holi colour
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
BUTEA monosperma
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
Flame-of-the-forest, Parrot Tree
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
पलाश
In German
OstRedbud
Flamme -of -the- Wald
In French
Redbud Orient
Flame -of-the -forest
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
Llama - de - la - bosque
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
Φλόγα - of-the - δάσος
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
Chama -of-the -forest
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
Płomień -of -the- las
In Latin
Cercis
Flamma -of - Silva
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cercideae
Phaseoleae
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Flame-of-the-forest
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Flame-of-the-forest is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Flame-of-the-forest Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Flame-of-the-forest season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Flame-of-the-forest is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Flame-of-the-forest is Acidic, Neutral.
Eastern Redbud and Flame-of-the-forest Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and Flame-of-the-forest physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Flame-of-the-forest height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Flame-of-the-forest are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Flame-of-the-forest flower color: Orange and Black
- Flame-of-the-forest leaf color: Green
Care of Eastern Redbud and Flame-of-the-forest
Care of Eastern Redbud and Flame-of-the-forest include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Flame-of-the-forest 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 Flame-of-the-forest needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.