Eastern Redbud

Lignum Vitae

About Eastern Redbud and Lignum Vitae

Eastern Redbud

Lignum Vitae

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

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 United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America

Types

Cercis

Guaiacum officinale

Number of Varieties

253

0 40000

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Habitat

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-910-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

12-10

Sunset Zone

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

H1, H2

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm300.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm370.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

Purple, Violet, Blue Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Chocolate

Yellow, Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Purple, Plum

Green, Olive

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Yellow green

Green, Olive

Leaf Color in Winter

Olive

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Egg-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Very Slow

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

Requires watering in the growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

Consistently

In Spring

Ample Water

Average Water

In Winter

Average Water

Moderate

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

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

Prune to stimulate growth

Fertilizers

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers

Fertilize three times a year

Pests and Diseases

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites

Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Drought, Salt

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

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

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

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Bark, Sap

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 for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture

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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CERCIS canadensis

GUAIACUM sanctum

Common Name

Eastern Redbud

Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae

In Hindi

Eastern Redbud

Lignum Vitae

In German

OstRedbud

Lignum Vitae

In French

Redbud Orient

Lignum Vitae

In Spanish

Eastern Redbud

Palo santo

In Greek

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

Lignum Vitae

In Portuguese

Redbud oriental

pau-santo

In Polish

Redbud wschodniej

Lignum Vitae

In Latin

Cercis

lignum Vitae

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Sapindales

Family

Fabaceae

Zygophyllaceae

Genus

Cercis

Guaiacum

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cercideae

Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae

Number of Species

103

1 27800

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Properties of Eastern Redbud and Lignum Vitae

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

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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Lignum Vitae

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

Eastern Redbud and Lignum Vitae Physical Information

Eastern Redbud and Lignum Vitae physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Lignum Vitae are as follows:

Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive

Care of Eastern Redbud and Lignum Vitae

Care of Eastern Redbud and Lignum Vitae include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lignum Vitae needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Moderate.