Life Span
Perennial
Annual
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
Mediterranean
Types
Cercis
cowpea , pigeon pea
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
Fields, Loamy soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
-9999
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, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
Green, Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Variety of soil types
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
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Consistently
In Spring
Ample Water
Adequately
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Aphids, Leaf curl, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Diarrhea, Intestinal gas
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
-
For treating wrinkles
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Leaves, 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
Cosmetics, Making Shampoo, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
PISUM sativum
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
Garden Pea
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
मटर
In German
OstRedbud
Erbse
In French
Redbud Orient
Erbse
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
guisante
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
μπιζέλι
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
ervilha
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
groch
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Garden Pea
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Garden Pea is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Garden Pea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Garden Pea season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Garden Pea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Garden Pea is Neutral.
Eastern Redbud and Garden Pea Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and Garden Pea physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Garden Pea height is 30.00 cm and width 5.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Garden Pea are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Garden Pea flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Garden Pea leaf color: Green, Sea Green and Gray Green
Care of Eastern Redbud and Garden Pea
Care of Eastern Redbud and Garden Pea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Garden Pea 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 Garden Pea needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Less Watering.