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
Not Available
Types
Cercis
Not Available
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
Forests, gardens, Hill prairies, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
Not Available
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
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Light Green, Lime Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
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 Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
High Potash Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Bacterial Blight, Foliage-feeding caterpillars, Moth
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Pollution, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Caterpillar
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair, Provides herbal hair care, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Diabetes, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Obesity, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Making Shampoo, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Cottage garden
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
Phyllanthus emblica
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
Indian Gooseberry, Amla , Awala
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
आमला
In German
OstRedbud
Stachelbeere
In French
Redbud Orient
Groseille à maquereau
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
Grosella
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
Φραγκοστάφυλλο
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
Groselha
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
Agrest
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Malpighiales
Family
Fabaceae
Phyllanthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cercideae
Phyllantheae
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Indian Gooseberry
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Indian Gooseberry is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Indian Gooseberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Indian Gooseberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Indian Gooseberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Indian Gooseberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eastern Redbud and Indian Gooseberry Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and Indian Gooseberry physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Indian Gooseberry height is 800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Indian Gooseberry are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Indian Gooseberry flower color: Light Green, Lime Green
- Indian Gooseberry leaf color: Yellow, Green and Gray Green
Care of Eastern Redbud and Indian Gooseberry
Care of Eastern Redbud and Indian Gooseberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Indian Gooseberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season and Remove deadheads. In summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Gooseberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.