Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
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
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Types
Cercis
Abbotswood potentilla, Daydawn potentilla, Klondike potentilla
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
Clay soil areas, Rocky areas, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Orange, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
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Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
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Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Small elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Fall, Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
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Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Provides ground cover, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Antibiotic, Astringent, Diarrhea, Haemostatic, Hypoglycaemic, Mildly painful menstruation, Odontalgic, Premenstrual syndrome, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Cosmetics, Showy Purposes, Used as a dye
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
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Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
POTENTILLA
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
Potentilla
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
Potentilla plant
In German
OstRedbud
Potentilla Pflanze
In French
Redbud Orient
plante Potentilla
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
planta Potentilla
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
φυτό potentilla
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
planta Potentilla
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
Potentilla roślin
In Latin
Cercis
Potentilla herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
Rosoideae
Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Potentilla
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Potentilla is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Potentilla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Potentilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Potentilla is Well drained while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Potentilla is Slightly Alkaline.
Eastern Redbud and Potentilla Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and Potentilla physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Potentilla height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Potentilla are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Potentilla flower color: Orange and Yellow
- Potentilla leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Eastern Redbud and Potentilla
Care of Eastern Redbud and Potentilla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Potentilla pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in early spring, 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 Potentilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.