Life Span
Perennial
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
Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Cercis
Honeylocust, Blacklocust
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-9
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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 Shape
Heart-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
occasional watering once established
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Cattle and horses
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Mild Allergen
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
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals, Shadow Tree, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Soil protection
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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
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
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
Caesalpinioideae
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.