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
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Ample Water
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Aphids, Insects
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
For treating wrinkles, Moisturizing, used as a dye
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Cramps, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Sauces, Used as firewood
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
ALEURITES moluccanus
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
Aleurites moluccanus
In German
OstRedbud
Lichtnussbaum
In French
Redbud Orient
Aleurites moluccana
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
Aleurites moluccanus
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
Aleurites moluccanus
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
Nogueira-de-iguape
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
Nogueira-de-iguape
In Latin
Cercis
Aleurites moluccanus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Euphorbiales
Family
Fabaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cercideae
Aleuritideae
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
Crotonoideae
Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Kukui
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Kukui is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Kukui Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kukui season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kukui is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kukui is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eastern Redbud and Kukui Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and Kukui physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Kukui height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Kukui are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Kukui flower color: White
- Kukui leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Eastern Redbud and Kukui
Care of Eastern Redbud and Kukui include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Kukui 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 Kukui needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.