Life Span
Perennial
Annual
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
Central America, Mexico
Types
Cercis
Slicing, Pickling and burpless
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
Floodplains, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
7-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Prune after flowering, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
Compost, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Leaf spot, Striped cucumber beetles
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Cold climate
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Birds, Flying insects, Insects, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Antioxidants, Combats Stress, Fiber, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Inflammation, Rich in Iron
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Fruits, Seeds
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 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
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
MELOTHRIA scabra
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
Mexican Sour Gherkins, cucamelon
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
Mousemelon
In German
OstRedbud
Maus Melone
In French
Redbud Orient
Mousemelon
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
Mousemelon
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
πεπόνι ποντίκι
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
melão rato
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
mysz melona
In Latin
Cercis
mouse melon
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Cucurbitales
Family
Fabaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cercideae
Melothrieae
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Mouse Melon
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Mouse Melon is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Mouse Melon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mouse Melon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mouse Melon is Loam while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mouse Melon is Neutral.
Eastern Redbud and Mouse Melon Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and Mouse Melon physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Mouse Melon height is 15.20 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Mouse Melon are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Mouse Melon flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Mouse Melon leaf color: Light Green
Care of Eastern Redbud and Mouse Melon
Care of Eastern Redbud and Mouse Melon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Mouse Melon pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove shoots. In summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mouse Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.