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
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Cercis
Ceiba casearia, Bombax pentandrum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
Tropical regions
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, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Brown
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
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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 Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Bacterial leaf spot, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Headache, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Aphrodisiac, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Leaves, Seeds
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 an industrial solvent, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
Ceiba pentandra
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
Cotton Tree, Red Kapok, Red-silk-cotton Tree
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
सफ़ेद सेमल / शाल्मली
In German
OstRedbud
Kapok baum
In French
Redbud Orient
Fromager
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
Ceiba
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
Ceiba
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
Mafumeira
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
Puchowiec pięciopręcikowy
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Bombacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cercideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
Not Available
Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Kapok
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Kapok is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Kapok Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kapok season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kapok is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kapok is Acidic, Neutral.
Eastern Redbud and Kapok Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and Kapok physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Kapok height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Kapok are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Kapok flower color: Red and Orange Red
- Kapok leaf color: Green
Care of Eastern Redbud and Kapok
Care of Eastern Redbud and Kapok include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Kapok pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches. In summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kapok needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.