Eastern Redbud

Lemonbalm

About Eastern Redbud and Lemonbalm

Eastern Redbud

Lemonbalm

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Herbs

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 Europe

Types

Cercis

Melissa officinalis

Number of Varieties

255

0 40000

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Habitat

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

Dappled Shade, Mediterranean region, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-94-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

12-1

Sunset Zone

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

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

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm30.50 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm45.70 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

White, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Chocolate

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Purple, Plum

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Yellow green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Deer resistant, Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Cuttings, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Ample Water

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

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 flowers, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers

Nitrogen, Potassium

Pests and Diseases

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Gray leaf blight, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew

Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Deer resistant, Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

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

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Bees

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Deer resistant, Insect Repellent

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia

Antiemetic, Anxiety, Appetite enhancer, Digestion problems, Insomnia, Sedative

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Flowers, 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, Medicinal oil, Used as insect repellent, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines

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

Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CERCIS canadensis

MELISSA officinalis

Common Name

Eastern Redbud

Lemonbalm, balm, common balm, balm mint

In Hindi

Eastern Redbud

नींबू बाम

In German

OstRedbud

Lemonbalm

In French

Redbud Orient

mélisse

In Spanish

Eastern Redbud

Lemonbalm

In Greek

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

Lemonbalm

In Portuguese

Redbud oriental

Lemonbalm

In Polish

Redbud wschodniej

Lemonbalm

In Latin

Cercis

CITRAGO

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Lamiales

Family

Fabaceae

Lamiaceae

Genus

Cercis

Melissa

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Cercideae

Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae

Nepetoideae

Number of Species

104

1 27800

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Properties of Eastern Redbud and Lemonbalm

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

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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Lemonbalm

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

Eastern Redbud and Lemonbalm Physical Information

Eastern Redbud and Lemonbalm physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Lemonbalm height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Lemonbalm are as follows:

Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Lemonbalm flower color: White and Light Pink
Lemonbalm leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Eastern Redbud and Lemonbalm

Care of Eastern Redbud and Lemonbalm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Lemonbalm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lemonbalm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.