Life Span
Perennial
Annual
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
Europe, Asia
Types
Cercis
Admiral Pepper,Bell Pepper,Mohawk Pepper,Yolo Wonder Pepper
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
Cropland, Oil fields, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
9-6
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
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, Late Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water Deeply
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, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Not Available
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Unknown
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Not Available
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
CARDAMINE hirsuta
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
Hairy Bittercress
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
बालों वाली Bittercress
In German
OstRedbud
Hairy Bittercress
In French
Redbud Orient
Bittercress Poilu
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
Bittercress Peludo
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
τριχωτές Bittercress
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
Bittercress cabeludo
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
włochaty Bittercress
In Latin
Cercis
pilosus bittercress
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Brassicales
Family
Fabaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Cercideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Hairy Bittercress
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Hairy Bittercress is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Hairy Bittercress Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hairy Bittercress season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hairy Bittercress is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hairy Bittercress is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eastern Redbud and Hairy Bittercress Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and Hairy Bittercress physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Hairy Bittercress height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Hairy Bittercress are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Hairy Bittercress flower color: White
- Hairy Bittercress leaf color: Green
Care of Eastern Redbud and Hairy Bittercress
Care of Eastern Redbud and Hairy Bittercress include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Hairy Bittercress pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Prune to control growth. In summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hairy Bittercress needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.