Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
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
Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Cercis
Leucojum aestivum
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
Damp shady woods, Hedgebanks, Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Strap shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Needs less watering
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, 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, Partial shade
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
Bulb fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Bees, pollinators
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Alzheimer’s Disease
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Flowers, Root
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 Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
Leucojum aestivum
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
Leucojum, summer snowflake
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
Leucojum
In German
OstRedbud
Leucojum
In French
Redbud Orient
Leucojum
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
Leucojum
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
Leucojum
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
Leucojum
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
Leucojum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Leucojum
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Leucojum is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Leucojum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Leucojum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Leucojum is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Leucojum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eastern Redbud and Leucojum Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and Leucojum physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Leucojum height is 7.60 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Leucojum are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Leucojum flower color: White and Light Pink
- Leucojum leaf color: Green
Care of Eastern Redbud and Leucojum
Care of Eastern Redbud and Leucojum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Leucojum 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 Leucojum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.