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
South America
Types
Cercis
Heliotropium
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
Coastal Regions, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-13
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
-
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
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Medium
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Aphids, Mealybugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
-
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Sore throat, Uterine Displacement
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Flowers, Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Decoration Purposes, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
HELIOTROPIUM arborescens
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
Heliotrope, Common Heliotrope, Garden Heliotrope
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
हेलीओट्रोप
In German
OstRedbud
Heliotrop
In French
Redbud Orient
héliotrope
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
heliotropo
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
ηλιοτρόπιο
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
heliotrópio
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
heliotrop
In Latin
Cercis
Heliotrope
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Cercis
Heliotropium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
Heliotropioideae
Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Heliotrope
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Heliotrope is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Heliotrope Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Heliotrope season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Heliotrope is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Heliotrope is Acidic, Neutral.
Eastern Redbud and Heliotrope Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and Heliotrope physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Heliotrope height is 66.00 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Heliotrope are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Heliotrope flower color: White and Ivory
- Heliotrope leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Eastern Redbud and Heliotrope
Care of Eastern Redbud and Heliotrope include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Heliotrope pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, 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 Heliotrope needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.