Eastern Redbud

Pitanga

About Eastern Redbud and Pitanga

Eastern Redbud

Pitanga

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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

South America, Brazil

Types

Cercis

Number of Varieties

251

0 40000

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Habitat

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

coastal environs

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-910-12

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

12-9

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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm610.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm300.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Chocolate

Red, Crimson

Leaf Color in Spring

Purple, Plum

Green, Light Green, Copper

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Yellow green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Burgundy

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Broadly Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Early Spring, Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Pollution, Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

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

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

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

In late autumn, 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

Aphids, 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

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beautification, 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

Analgesic, Antitumor

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

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

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, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CERCIS canadensis

EUGENIA uniflora

Common Name

Eastern Redbud

Brazilian Cherry, Pitanga, Surinam Cherry

In Hindi

Eastern Redbud

Pitanga

In German

OstRedbud

Pitanga

In French

Redbud Orient

Pitanga

In Spanish

Eastern Redbud

Pitanga

In Greek

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

Pitanga

In Portuguese

Redbud oriental

Pitanga

In Polish

Redbud wschodniej

Pitanga

In Latin

Cercis

Pitanga

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Myrtales

Family

Fabaceae

Myrtaceae

Genus

Cercis

Eugenia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cercideae

Myrteae

Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae

Number of Species

1020

1 27800

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Properties of Eastern Redbud and Pitanga

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

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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Pitanga

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

Eastern Redbud and Pitanga Physical Information

Eastern Redbud and Pitanga physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Pitanga height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Pitanga are as follows:

Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Pitanga flower color: White
Pitanga leaf color: Green, Light Green and Copper

Care of Eastern Redbud and Pitanga

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