Eastern Redbud

Jatropha

About Eastern Redbud and Jatropha

Eastern Redbud

Jatropha

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Shrubs, Spurge

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, Central America, South America, Madagascar, South Africa

Types

Cercis

Jatropha bullockii, Jatropha cinerea, Jatropha excisa

Number of Varieties

25170

0 40000

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Habitat

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

Pastures, Roadsides, Warmer regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-9-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

Sunset Zone

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

10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm200.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm400.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Chocolate

Light Green, Lime Green, Yellow, Green, Ivory

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

Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Palmately Lobed

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

All year

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Bright direct sunlight, Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Dry, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Slightly Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

All year

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Drought

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

Needs less watering, Water occasionally

In Summer

Lots of watering

Drought Tolerant, Average Water

In Spring

Ample Water

Less Watering

In Winter

Average Water

Less Watering

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Bright direct sunlight, Full Sun

Pruning

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

Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape

Fertilizers

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed

Pests and Diseases

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Anthracnose, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust

Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Drought, Drought and Salt, Heat Tolerance

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

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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

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Bees, Flying insects, Hoverflies

Allergy

Mild Allergen

allergic conjunctivitis, Eye irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin and hair, Removes pimples, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Air purification, Insect Repellent, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Suppresses or replaces native plants, Versatility

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia

anti-allergy, epilepsy, Fever, Skin irritation, Skin Redness

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem

Other Uses

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

Oil is used as fuel, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used in biomass

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

Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CERCIS canadensis

JATROPHA

Common Name

Eastern Redbud

Barbados nut, purging nut, physic nut, or JCL

In Hindi

Eastern Redbud

रतनजोत

In German

OstRedbud

Purgiernuß

In French

Redbud Orient

purghère

In Spanish

Eastern Redbud

frailejón

In Greek

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

jatropha

In Portuguese

Redbud oriental

galamaluco

In Polish

Redbud wschodniej

jatrofa

In Latin

Cercis

Jatropha

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Euphorbiales

Family

Fabaceae

Euphorbiaceae

Genus

Cercis

Jatropha

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Dicotyledonous

Tribe

Cercideae

Jatropheae

Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae

Crotonoideae

Number of Species

10170

1 27800

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Properties of Eastern Redbud and Jatropha

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

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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Jatropha

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

Eastern Redbud and Jatropha Physical Information

Eastern Redbud and Jatropha physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Jatropha height is 200.00 cm and width 400.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Jatropha are as follows:

Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Jatropha flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple and Pink
Jatropha leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Eastern Redbud and Jatropha

Care of Eastern Redbud and Jatropha include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Jatropha pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jatropha needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.