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
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Types
Cercis
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
Temperate Regions
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
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
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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
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Keep ground moist
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
Loam
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
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Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Whiteflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
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
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
meadow saffron
In German
OstRedbud
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Redbud Orient
Colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
Estado de conservación
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
meadow saffron
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
Colchicum autumnale
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
Colchicum autumnale
In Latin
Cercis
autumnale
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Meadow Saffron
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Meadow Saffron is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Meadow Saffron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Meadow Saffron season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Meadow Saffron is Loam while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral.
Eastern Redbud and Meadow Saffron Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and Meadow Saffron physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Meadow Saffron are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
- Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Care of Eastern Redbud and Meadow Saffron
Care of Eastern Redbud and Meadow Saffron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Meadow Saffron pruning is done . In summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.