Life Span
Perennial
Annual
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
New Zealand
Types
Cercis
Not Available
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
Coastal Regions, hedge rows, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Red, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
Light Green, Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Used as Christmas tree, Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Astringent, Dysentry
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Flowers, 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
Application in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
METROSIDEROS excelsa
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
New Zealand Christmas Tree, Pohutukawa
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
pohutukawa
In German
OstRedbud
pohutukawa
In French
Redbud Orient
pohutukawa
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
pohutukawa
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
pohutukawa
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
pohutukawa
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
pohutukawa
In Latin
Cercis
pohutukawa
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Fabaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Cercis
Metrosideros
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cercideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
Not Available
Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Pohutukawa
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Pohutukawa is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Pohutukawa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pohutukawa season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pohutukawa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pohutukawa is Acidic, Neutral.
Eastern Redbud and Pohutukawa Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and Pohutukawa physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Pohutukawa height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Pohutukawa are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Pohutukawa flower color: Red and Crimson
- Pohutukawa leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Gray
Care of Eastern Redbud and Pohutukawa
Care of Eastern Redbud and Pohutukawa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Pohutukawa 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 Pohutukawa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.