Life Span
Perennial
Annual and 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
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Cercis
Cherry tomato, Beefsteak tomato, Medium tomato
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
Loamy soils, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
11-15
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
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Needs 2-3 times watering per week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Mosquitos
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Itchiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
As decorated salad
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Antioxidants, Metabolism
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Fruits, 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
Cosmetics, Culinary use, For making oil, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
LYCOPERSICON esculentum var cerasiforme 'Grape'
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
Grape tomato
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
अंगूर टमाटर
In German
OstRedbud
Traube Tomate
In French
Redbud Orient
tomate uva
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
tomate uva
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
ντομάτα σταφυλιών
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
tomate uva
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
pomidorowa z winogro
In Latin
Cercis
uva tomatoes
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Grape Tomato
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Grape Tomato is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Grape Tomato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Grape Tomato season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Grape Tomato is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Grape Tomato is Neutral.
Eastern Redbud and Grape Tomato Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and Grape Tomato physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Grape Tomato height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Grape Tomato are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Grape Tomato flower color: Yellow
- Grape Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Eastern Redbud and Grape Tomato
Care of Eastern Redbud and Grape Tomato include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Grape Tomato pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short branches and Remove short twigs. In summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Grape Tomato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.