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Eastern Redbud
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About Eastern Redbud and Giant Rhubarb

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Tree
Tender 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
Central America

Types

Cercis
Gunnera manicata

Number of Varieties

2525
0 40000
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Habitat

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
Wet forest, Woodland Garden

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-99-12
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

9-6
7-1

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm120.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

760.00 cm180.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Dark Red, Dark Salmon, Sienna

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Chocolate
-

Leaf Color in Spring

Purple, Plum
Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green
Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Yellow green
Green

Leaf Color in Winter

-
Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped
Lobed

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium
Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
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Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Regular watering during dry periods

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Ample Water
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial 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
Dilute liquid fertiliser

Pests and Diseases

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Downy mildew, Leaf spot, Rust

Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single
-

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium
Bold

Foliage Sheen

Glossy
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Birds
Snails

Allergy

Mild Allergen
allergic reaction

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Water gardening

Beauty Benefits

-
-

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
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Part of Plant Used

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Stem

Other Uses

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

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CERCIS canadensis
GUNNERA insignis

Common Name

Eastern Redbud
Giant Rhubarb, Poorman's Umbrella

In Hindi

Eastern Redbud
Giant Rhubarb

In German

OstRedbud
Riesen- Rhabarber

In French

Redbud Orient
Géant rhubarbe

In Spanish

Eastern Redbud
Gigante ruibarbo

In Greek

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
Giant Ραβέντι

In Portuguese

Redbud oriental
Rhubarb gigante

In Polish

Redbud wschodniej
Giant Rabarbar

In Latin

Cercis
Giant RHEUM

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales
Haloragales

Family

Fabaceae
Gunneraceae

Genus

Cercis
Gunnera

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Cercideae
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Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae
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Number of Species

101
1 27800
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Properties of Eastern Redbud and Giant Rhubarb

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

Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Giant Rhubarb

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

Eastern Redbud and Giant Rhubarb Physical Information

Eastern Redbud and Giant Rhubarb physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Giant Rhubarb height is 120.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Giant Rhubarb are as follows:

  • Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink

  • Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum

  • Giant Rhubarb flower color: Dark Red, Dark Salmon and Sienna

  • Giant Rhubarb leaf color: Green

Care of Eastern Redbud and Giant Rhubarb

Care of Eastern Redbud and Giant Rhubarb include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Giant Rhubarb 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 Giant Rhubarb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.