Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
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
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-15
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
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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
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Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Food for animals, Soil protection
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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
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
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
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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.