Life Span
Perennial
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
Hybrid origin
Types
Cercis
Jamaican sweet orange,Citrus maxima
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
Fields, gardens, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Yellow, Light Yellow, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Light Frost, Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Low
High
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
10-15-10 amounts, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Bud blast, Citrus canker, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Acne, Improve skin tone, Not Available, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Acne, Aging, Antibacterial, constipation, Glucose, Nutrients
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
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
CITRUS x paradisi
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
Grapefruit
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
चकोतरा
In German
OstRedbud
Grapefruit
In French
Redbud Orient
pamplemousse
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
Pomelo
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
γκρέιπ φρουτ
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
Toranja
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
grejpfrut
In Latin
Cercis
Not Available
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Cercideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
Rosoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Grapefruit
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Grapefruit is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Grapefruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Grapefruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Grapefruit is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Grapefruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eastern Redbud and Grapefruit Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and Grapefruit physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Grapefruit height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Grapefruit are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Grapefruit flower color: White
- Grapefruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Eastern Redbud and Grapefruit
Care of Eastern Redbud and Grapefruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Grapefruit pruning is done Prune ocassionally, 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 Grapefruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.