Eastern Redbud

Peppertree

About Eastern Redbud and Peppertree

Eastern Redbud

Peppertree

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Tree

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

South America

Types

Cercis

Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic

Number of Varieties

25100

0 40000

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Habitat

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

Dappled Shade, open Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-98-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

12-8

Sunset Zone

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

H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Weeping

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm1,219.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm1,219.20 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

Light Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Chocolate

Pink, Rose

Leaf Color in Spring

Purple, Plum

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Yellow green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Arrowhead

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Pollution, Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

Keep ground moist, Water Deeply

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Ample Water

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches

Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers

Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium

Pests and Diseases

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Drought, Pollution

Facts

Flowers

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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

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Irritate the mucus membrane

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems

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

Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Fruits, 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

Condiment, Gum

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

Edible, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CERCIS canadensis

SCHINUS molle

Common Name

Eastern Redbud

Peppertree

In Hindi

Eastern Redbud

Peppertree

In German

OstRedbud

Peppertree

In French

Redbud Orient

Peppertree

In Spanish

Eastern Redbud

peppertree

In Greek

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

Peppertree

In Portuguese

Redbud oriental

Peppertree

In Polish

Redbud wschodniej

Peppertree

In Latin

Cercis

Peppertree

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Vascular plant

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Sapindales

Family

Fabaceae

Anacardiaceae

Genus

Cercis

Schinus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cercideae

Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae

Anacardioideae

Number of Species

10600

1 27800

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Properties of Eastern Redbud and Peppertree

Wondering what are the properties of Eastern Redbud and Peppertree? We provide you with everything About Eastern Redbud and Peppertree. Eastern Redbud doesn't have thorns and Peppertree doesn't have thorns. Also Eastern Redbud does not have fragrant flowers. Eastern Redbud has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Peppertree 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 Peppertree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Peppertree

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

Eastern Redbud and Peppertree Physical Information

Eastern Redbud and Peppertree physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Peppertree are as follows:

Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
Peppertree leaf color: Green

Care of Eastern Redbud and Peppertree

Care of Eastern Redbud and Peppertree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Peppertree pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peppertree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.