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
Eastern Asia, China, Japan
Types
Cercis
Heronswood Globe , Kreukenberg Dwarf
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
shaded moist road banks, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Green, Copper, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
Purple, Light Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Keep ground moist, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Bacterial leaf spot, Leafminers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, waterlogging
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
sneezing, Sore eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
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, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
CERCIDIPHYLLUM japonicum
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
Katsura Tree
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
Cercidiphyllum
In German
OstRedbud
Kuchenbäume
In French
Redbud Orient
Cercidiphyllum
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
Cercidiphyllum
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
Cercidiphyllum
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
Cercidiphyllum
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
Grujecznik
In Latin
Cercis
Cercidiphyllum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Hamamelidales
Family
Fabaceae
Cercidiphyllaceae
Genus
Cercis
Cercidiphyllum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Cercideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
Not Available
Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Katsura Tree
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Katsura Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Katsura Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Katsura Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Katsura Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Katsura Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Eastern Redbud and Katsura Tree Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and Katsura Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Katsura Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Katsura Tree are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Katsura Tree flower color: Red and Green
- Katsura Tree leaf color: Purple, Light Green and Bronze
Care of Eastern Redbud and Katsura Tree
Care of Eastern Redbud and Katsura Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Katsura Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead branches. In summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Katsura Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.