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Eastern Redbud
Eastern Redbud

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About Eastern Redbud and Golden Ball

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Tree
Cactus or Succulent

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
Mexico

Types

Cercis
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Number of Varieties

2520
0 40000
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Habitat

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
Rocky areas, Well Drained

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-99-15
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

9-6
10-8

Sunset Zone

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

Habit

Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm60.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

760.00 cm60.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Yellow, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Chocolate
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Leaf Color in Spring

Purple, Plum
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Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green
-

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Yellow green
-

Leaf Color in Winter

-
-

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped
Succulent

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

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

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium
Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
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Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Low
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Needs very little water

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
Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single
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
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Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Birds
Birds

Allergy

Mild Allergen
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Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Mixed Border

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
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Other Uses

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

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CERCIS canadensis
ECHINOCACTUS grusonii

Common Name

Eastern Redbud
golden barrel cactus golden ball mother-in-law's cushion

In Hindi

Eastern Redbud
Golden ball

In German

OstRedbud
goldene Kugel

In French

Redbud Orient
boule d'or

In Spanish

Eastern Redbud
bola de oro

In Greek

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
χρυσή μπάλα

In Portuguese

Redbud oriental
bola de ouro

In Polish

Redbud wschodniej
Złota piłka

In Latin

Cercis
Aurea Ball

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales
Caryophyllales

Family

Fabaceae
Cactaceae

Genus

Cercis
Echinocactus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Cercideae
Cacteae

Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae
Cactaceae

Number of Species

1015
1 27800
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Properties of Eastern Redbud and Golden Ball

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

Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Golden Ball

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

Eastern Redbud and Golden Ball Physical Information

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

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

  • Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum

  • Golden Ball flower color: Yellow and Brown

  • Golden Ball leaf color:

Care of Eastern Redbud and Golden Ball

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