Eastern Redbud

Guzmania

About Eastern Redbud and Guzmania

Eastern Redbud

Guzmania

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What is

Life Span

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

North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America

Types

Cercis

Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia

Number of Varieties

25120

0 40000

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Habitat

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

Hills, Moist Soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-9-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

Sunset Zone

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

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm50.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm20.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Chocolate

Leaf Color in Spring

Purple, Plum

Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Linear

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Indirect sunlight

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loamy, Sandy

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Slightly Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Loamy

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Late Autumn

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Dry soil, Shallow soil

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Leaf Cutting, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

Do Not over Water

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Ample Water

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Slightly Acidic

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loamy, Sandy

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Bright Indirect Sunlight

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches

Remove damaged leaves

Fertilizers

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch

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

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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

Flying insects, Moths

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Rash, Throat itching

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Making cosmetics, Removes pimples

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia

Acne, Eczema, Laxative

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

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

Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CERCIS canadensis

GUZMANIA

Common Name

Eastern Redbud

Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad

In Hindi

Eastern Redbud

Guzmania lingulata

In German

OstRedbud

Guzmania lingulata

In French

Redbud Orient

Guzmania lingulata

In Spanish

Eastern Redbud

Guzmania lingulata

In Greek

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

Guzmania lingulata

In Portuguese

Redbud oriental

Guzmania lingulata

In Polish

Redbud wschodniej

Guzmania lingulata

In Latin

Cercis

Guzmania lingulata

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Angiosperms

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Fabales

Poales

Family

Fabaceae

Bromeliaceae

Genus

Cercis

Guzmania

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Commelinids

Tribe

Cercideae

Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae

Tillandsioideae.

Number of Species

106

1 27800

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Properties of Eastern Redbud and Guzmania

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

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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Guzmania

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

Eastern Redbud and Guzmania Physical Information

Eastern Redbud and Guzmania physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Guzmania are as follows:

Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green

Care of Eastern Redbud and Guzmania

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