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
Canary Islands
Types
Cercis
Lotus berthelotii
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
Mediterranean region, mild coastal areas, shaded fields, Shaded sites, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
H1, 9, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Red, Gold, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Spine-edged leaves
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
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
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Aphids, Blight, Fusarium root rot, Mealybugs, Mites, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Mealybugs, Mites, Spider Mites
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Borders, Formal Garden, Ground Cover
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
-
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 As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
LOTUS berthelotii
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
Parrot's Beak
Winged Pea
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
Parrot's Beak
In German
OstRedbud
Papageienschnabel
In French
Redbud Orient
Le Bec de perroquet
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
Pico de loro
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
Ράμφος παπαγάλου
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
Bico do Papagaio
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
Dziób papugi
In Latin
Cercis
Parrot rostri
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Streptophyta
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Parrot's Beak
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Parrot's Beak is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Parrot's Beak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Parrot's Beak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Parrot's Beak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Parrot's Beak is Neutral, Alkaline.
Eastern Redbud and Parrot's Beak Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and Parrot's Beak physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Parrot's Beak height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Parrot's Beak are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Parrot's Beak flower color: Red, Gold and Orange Red
- Parrot's Beak leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Eastern Redbud and Parrot's Beak
Care of Eastern Redbud and Parrot's Beak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Parrot's Beak pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Parrot's Beak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.