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
North-Central United States, Canada
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Gold, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
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Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
White, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Bulbs
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Bog Garden, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
CAREX muskingumensis 'Ice Fountains'
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
Palm Sedge
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
Palm Sedge
In German
OstRedbud
Palm Sedge
In French
Redbud Orient
Palm Sedge
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
Palm Sedge
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
Palm Sedge
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
Palm Sedge
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
Palm Sedge
In Latin
Cercis
Palm Sedge
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lillosida
Family
Fabaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Palm Sedge
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Palm Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Palm Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Palm Sedge season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Palm Sedge is Loam while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Palm Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Eastern Redbud and Palm Sedge Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and Palm Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Palm Sedge height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Palm Sedge are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Palm Sedge flower color: Gold and Brown
- Palm Sedge leaf color: White and Green
Care of Eastern Redbud and Palm Sedge
Care of Eastern Redbud and Palm Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Palm Sedge 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 Palm Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.