Eastern Redbud

Honeylocust

About Eastern Redbud and Honeylocust

Eastern Redbud

Honeylocust

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

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

Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada

Types

Cercis

Honeylocust, Blacklocust

Number of Varieties

252

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Habitat

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

Moist Soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-93-9

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

9-1

Sunset Zone

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

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm15.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm12.30 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

Yellow green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Chocolate

Red, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Purple, Plum

Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green, Light Green, Dark Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Yellow green

Light Yellow

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

occasional watering once established

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Ample Water

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

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

Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers

20-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Annosus Root Rot, Canker, Flatheaded borers, Foliage-feeding caterpillars, Oldman longhorn, Powdery mildew, Soft scales

Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Drought, Flooding, Heat Tolerance, Salt

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

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

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Cattle and horses

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals, Shadow Tree, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Soil protection

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia

anti-cancer, Antimutagenic, Rheumatoid arthritis

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Pulp, Seeds, Wood

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware

Animal Feed, As Fertilizers, Cattle Fodder, Traditional medicine

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

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CERCIS canadensis

GLEDITSIA triacanthos

Common Name

Eastern Redbud

Honeylocust

In Hindi

Eastern Redbud

हनी टिड्डी

In German

OstRedbud

Honig Locust

In French

Redbud Orient

févier

In Spanish

Eastern Redbud

langosta de miel

In Greek

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

μέλι ακρίδων

In Portuguese

Redbud oriental

picar Lokyst

In Polish

Redbud wschodniej

kłuć Lokyst

In Latin

Cercis

MOVEO Lokyst

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Family

Fabaceae

Genus

Cercis

Gleditsia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cercideae

Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae

Caesalpinioideae

Number of Species

1012

1 27800

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Properties of Eastern Redbud and Honeylocust

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

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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Honeylocust

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

Eastern Redbud and Honeylocust Physical Information

Eastern Redbud and Honeylocust physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Honeylocust height is 15.00 cm and width 12.30 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Honeylocust are as follows:

Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Honeylocust flower color: Yellow green
Honeylocust leaf color: Light Green

Care of Eastern Redbud and Honeylocust

Care of Eastern Redbud and Honeylocust include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Honeylocust pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, Prune in the late winter or spring, 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 Honeylocust needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.