Eastern Redbud

Jicama

About Eastern Redbud and Jicama

Eastern Redbud

Jicama

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual or Biennial

Type

Tree

Vegetable

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

Mexico, Central America

Types

Cercis

Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean

Number of Varieties

25-

0 40000

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Habitat

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-99-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

12-8

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

Vining/Climbing

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm300.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm50.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

White, Lavender

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Chocolate

Green, Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Purple, Plum

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Yellow green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Dry soil, Shallow soil

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

From bulbs

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

Keep ground moist

In Summer

Lots of watering

Average Water

In Spring

Ample Water

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Moderate

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

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

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Shade areas, Shallow soil

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Butterflies, Mice

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Irritation to stomach, Itchiness

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Improve skin tone

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Food for animals, Soil protection

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia

Cold, Fever, Inflammation

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Bulbs, Root

Other Uses

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

Used As Food

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

Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CERCIS canadensis

PACHYRHIZUS erosus

Common Name

Eastern Redbud

Mexican Yam bean

In Hindi

Eastern Redbud

Pachyrhizus erosus

In German

OstRedbud

Yambohne

In French

Redbud Orient

Kłębian kątowaty

In Spanish

Eastern Redbud

Pachyrhizus erosus

In Greek

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

Pachyrhizus erosus

In Portuguese

Redbud oriental

Pachyrhizus erosus

In Polish

Redbud wschodniej

Pachyrhizus erosus

In Latin

Cercis

Pachyrhizus erosus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Angiosperms

Class

Magnoliopsida

Eudicotyledones

Order

Fabales

Family

Fabaceae

Genus

Cercis

Pachyrhizus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms

Tribe

Cercideae

Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae

Number of Species

10100

1 27800

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Properties of Eastern Redbud and Jicama

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

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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Jicama

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

Eastern Redbud and Jicama Physical Information

Eastern Redbud and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Jicama are as follows:

Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
Jicama leaf color: Green

Care of Eastern Redbud and Jicama

Care of Eastern Redbud and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Jicama pruning is done 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 Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.