Eastern Redbud

Pink Flame Tree

About Eastern Redbud and Pink Flame Tree

Eastern Redbud

Pink Flame Tree

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

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

Australia

Types

Cercis

Number of Varieties

253

0 40000

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Habitat

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

Canopy, Rainforest

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-99-13

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

12-6

Sunset Zone

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

H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm1,220.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm610.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

Rose

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Chocolate

Gold, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Purple, Plum

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Yellow green

Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Blue Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Lobulated

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

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

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction

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

Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil

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

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

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

Root rot

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

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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

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

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

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Seeds, Wood

Other Uses

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

Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles

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

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CERCIS canadensis

BRACHYCHITON discolor

Common Name

Eastern Redbud

Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark

In Hindi

Eastern Redbud

Pink Flame Tree

In German

OstRedbud

Rosa Flame Tree

In French

Redbud Orient

Flame Tree Rose

In Spanish

Eastern Redbud

Pink árbol de la llama

In Greek

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο

In Portuguese

Redbud oriental

Árvore Chama Rosa

In Polish

Redbud wschodniej

Różowy Flame Tree

In Latin

Cercis

Pink arbor flamma

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Malvales

Family

Fabaceae

Sterculiaceae

Genus

Cercis

brachychiton

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cercideae

Sterculieae

Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae

Sterculioideae

Number of Species

101

1 27800

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Properties of Eastern Redbud and Pink Flame Tree

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

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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Pink Flame Tree

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

Eastern Redbud and Pink Flame Tree Physical Information

Eastern Redbud and Pink Flame Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Pink Flame Tree are as follows:

Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
Pink Flame Tree leaf color:

Care of Eastern Redbud and Pink Flame Tree

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