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
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Types
Cercis
Not Available
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
Forest edges, Forest margins, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Tan, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Orange, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Asthma, Cough, Intestinal irritations, Rheumatism
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
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
AESCULUS glabra
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
Ohio Buckeye
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
ओहियो बकेये
In German
OstRedbud
Ohio buckeye
In French
Redbud Orient
marronnier de l'Ohio
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
Ohio castaño de indias
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
Οχάιο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
Ohio Buckeye
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
Ohio kasztan
In Latin
Cercis
Ohio buckeye
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cercideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Ohio Buckeye
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Ohio Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Ohio Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ohio Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ohio Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ohio Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Eastern Redbud and Ohio Buckeye Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and Ohio Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Ohio Buckeye height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Ohio Buckeye are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Ohio Buckeye flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Ivory
- Ohio Buckeye leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Eastern Redbud and Ohio Buckeye
Care of Eastern Redbud and Ohio Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Ohio Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ohio Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.