Eastern Redbud

Jacaranda

About Eastern Redbud and Jacaranda

Eastern Redbud

Jacaranda

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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

Caribbean

Types

Cercis

Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana

Number of Varieties

2518

0 40000

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Habitat

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-910-12

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

12-9

Sunset Zone

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

H1, H2, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm460.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm610.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

White, Lavender, Blue Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Chocolate

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Purple, Plum

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Yellow green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

feather-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Drought, Frost

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Ample Water

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

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

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches

Fertilizers

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting

Pests and Diseases

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot

Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

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

Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Mild Allergen

allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia

Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Bark, Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

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

Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant

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, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CERCIS canadensis

JACARANDA caerulea

Common Name

Eastern Redbud

Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony

In Hindi

Eastern Redbud

Neeli Gulmohur

In German

OstRedbud

Palisanderholzbaum

In French

Redbud Orient

Flamboyant bleu

In Spanish

Eastern Redbud

Jacaranda mimosifolia

In Greek

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

Jacaranda mimosifolia

In Portuguese

Redbud oriental

Jacarandá-mimoso

In Polish

Redbud wschodniej

Jakaranda mimozolistna

In Latin

Cercis

Jacaranda mimosifolia

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Scrophulariales

Family

Fabaceae

Bignoniaceae

Genus

Cercis

Jacaranda

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Asterids

Tribe

Cercideae

Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae

Number of Species

1018

1 27800

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Properties of Eastern Redbud and Jacaranda

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

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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Jacaranda

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

Eastern Redbud and Jacaranda Physical Information

Eastern Redbud and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Jacaranda are as follows:

Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Eastern Redbud and Jacaranda

Care of Eastern Redbud and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.