Eastern Redbud

Golden Chain Tree

About Eastern Redbud and Golden Chain Tree

Eastern Redbud

Golden Chain Tree

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

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

Brazil

Types

Cercis

Laburnum anagyroides

Number of Varieties

2525

0 40000

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Habitat

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-911-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

12-10

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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm1,520.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm460.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

Yellow, Lemon yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Chocolate

Gray Green

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

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Compound

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

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

Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Budding, Grafting, root cutting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires more often in extreme heat, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Ample Water

Moderate

In Winter

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

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

Canker, Caterpillars, Root Pathogen

Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Butterflies

Allergy

Mild Allergen

allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Formal Garden, Used in parkland

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia

Vomiting

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

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

Pesticide, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CERCIS canadensis

LOPHANTHERA lactescens

Common Name

Eastern Redbud

Golden Chain Tree

In Hindi

Eastern Redbud

Laburnum

In German

OstRedbud

Goldregen (Pflanze)

In French

Redbud Orient

Laburnum

In Spanish

Eastern Redbud

Laburnum

In Greek

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

Laburnum

In Portuguese

Redbud oriental

Laburnum

In Polish

Redbud wschodniej

Złotokap

In Latin

Cercis

Laburnum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Family

Fabaceae

Genus

Cercis

Laburnum

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cercideae

Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae

Faboideae

Number of Species

1045

1 27800

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Properties of Eastern Redbud and Golden Chain Tree

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

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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Golden Chain Tree

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

Eastern Redbud and Golden Chain Tree Physical Information

Eastern Redbud and Golden Chain Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Golden Chain Tree height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Golden Chain Tree are as follows:

Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Golden Chain Tree flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Golden Chain Tree leaf color: Green

Care of Eastern Redbud and Golden Chain Tree

Care of Eastern Redbud and Golden Chain Tree 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 Chain Tree 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 Chain Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.