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
Southern Asia, India, China
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
Humid climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Gold, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
Red, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
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
Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Less Watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Adequately
In Winter
Average Water
Ample 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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Don't prune in winter, No pruning needed in the early stages
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize three times a year, very little fertilizers at a time
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Caterpillars, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
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Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Heart problems, Skin Disorders, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Fruits
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 Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
DIMOCARPUS longan
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
Longan
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
Longan
In German
OstRedbud
Longan
In French
Redbud Orient
longane
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
Longan
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
Longan
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
Longan
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
Longan
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Sapindaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Longan
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Longan is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Longan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Longan season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Longan is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Longan is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eastern Redbud and Longan Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and Longan physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Longan height is 910.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Longan are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Longan flower color: White and Ivory
- Longan leaf color: Red, Green and Dark Green
Care of Eastern Redbud and Longan
Care of Eastern Redbud and Longan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Longan pruning is done Don't prune in winter and No pruning needed in the early stages. In summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Longan needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.