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
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Types
Cercis
Gwillimia, Manglietia, Kmeria
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Green, Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Canker, Crown gall, Hoplia beetle, Leaf burn, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Scorch, Soft scales, Thripes, Wetwood
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
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Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Treatment of Dark Spots
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Whole plant
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 for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
MAGNOLIA 'Alexandria'
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
Alexandria Magnolia, Magnolia
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
हिम चम्पा
In German
OstRedbud
Magnolienbaum
In French
Redbud Orient
magnolia
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
árbol de magnolia
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
Magnolia δέντρο
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
magnólia
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
magnolia drzewa
In Latin
Cercis
Magnolia lignum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Magnoliales
Family
Fabaceae
Magnoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Magnolia Tree
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Magnolia Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Magnolia Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Magnolia Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Magnolia Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Magnolia Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Eastern Redbud and Magnolia Tree Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and Magnolia Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Magnolia Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Magnolia Tree are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Magnolia Tree flower color: Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
- Magnolia Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Eastern Redbud and Magnolia Tree
Care of Eastern Redbud and Magnolia Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Magnolia Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Magnolia Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.