Eastern Redbud

Kiwano Melon

About Eastern Redbud and Kiwano Melon

Eastern Redbud

Kiwano Melon

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Tree

Fruit

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

Middle Africa, Southern Africa

Types

Cercis

Number of Varieties

251

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Habitat

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

Low Elevation, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-9-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

12-5

Sunset Zone

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

H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Vining/Climbing

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm240.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm10.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

Lemon yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Chocolate

Green, Orange, Light Green, Dark Green, Orange Red

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

Light 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

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Indeterminate

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

reseeds, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

Do not water excessively

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Ample Water

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

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

Nematodes, Powdery mildew

Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Drought

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

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia

Vermifuge

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Fruits, 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

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, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CERCIS canadensis

CUCUMIS metuliferus

Common Name

Eastern Redbud

African Horned Cucumber, Blowfish Fruit, Jelly Melon, Kiwano Melon

In Hindi

Eastern Redbud

Kiwano Melon

In German

OstRedbud

Hornmelone

In French

Redbud Orient

Cucumis metulifer

In Spanish

Eastern Redbud

Cucumis metuliferus

In Greek

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

Kiwano Melon

In Portuguese

Redbud oriental

pepino africano

In Polish

Redbud wschodniej

Ogórek kiwano

In Latin

Cercis

Kiwano Melon

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Violales

Family

Fabaceae

Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Cercis

Cucumis

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cercideae

Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae

Number of Species

101

1 27800

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Properties of Eastern Redbud and Kiwano Melon

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

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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Kiwano Melon

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

Eastern Redbud and Kiwano Melon Physical Information

Eastern Redbud and Kiwano Melon physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Kiwano Melon height is 240.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Kiwano Melon are as follows:

Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Kiwano Melon flower color: Lemon yellow
Kiwano Melon leaf color: Green

Care of Eastern Redbud and Kiwano Melon

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