Life Span
Perennial
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
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
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Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
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Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
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Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Growth Rate
Medium
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
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Birds
Flying insects, Moths
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Rash, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
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
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
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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
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Commelinids
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
Tillandsioideae.
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.