Eastern Redbud

Peacock Ginger

About Eastern Redbud and Peacock Ginger

Eastern Redbud

Peacock Ginger

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Tree

Tender 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

Southeastern Asia

Types

Cercis

Number of Varieties

252

0 40000

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Habitat

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

Shady Edge

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-98-12

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

12-10

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20

H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm15.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm25.40 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

Purple, Lavender

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Chocolate

Leaf Color in Spring

Purple, Plum

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Yellow green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Arrowhead

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Divison, Tubers

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Ample Water

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

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

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Ground Cover

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia

Carminative, Diuretic, Exoectorant, Pectoral, Stimulates new cell growth, Throat infection

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Flowers, Leaves

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware

Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Container, Groundcover, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CERCIS canadensis

KAEMPFERIA elegans

Common Name

Eastern Redbud

Peacock Ginger

In Hindi

Eastern Redbud

Peacock Ginger

In German

OstRedbud

Pfau Ingwer

In French

Redbud Orient

paon gingembre

In Spanish

Eastern Redbud

jengibre pavo real

In Greek

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

παγώνι τζίντζερ

In Portuguese

Redbud oriental

gengibre pavão

In Polish

Redbud wschodniej

paw imbiru

In Latin

Cercis

gingiberi pavo

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Fabales

Zingiberales

Family

Fabaceae

Zingiberaceae

Genus

Cercis

Kaempferia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Cercideae

Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae

Number of Species

1034

1 27800

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Properties of Eastern Redbud and Peacock Ginger

Wondering what are the properties of Eastern Redbud and Peacock Ginger? We provide you with everything About Eastern Redbud and Peacock Ginger. Eastern Redbud doesn't have thorns and Peacock Ginger doesn't have thorns. Also Eastern Redbud does not have fragrant flowers. Eastern Redbud has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Peacock Ginger has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Eastern Redbud and Peacock Ginger and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Peacock Ginger

Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Peacock Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Peacock Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Peacock Ginger season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Peacock Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peacock Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.

Eastern Redbud and Peacock Ginger Physical Information

Eastern Redbud and Peacock Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Peacock Ginger height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Peacock Ginger are as follows:

Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Peacock Ginger flower color: Purple and Lavender
Peacock Ginger leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Eastern Redbud and Peacock Ginger

Care of Eastern Redbud and Peacock Ginger include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Peacock Ginger 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 Peacock Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.