Eastern Redbud

Powder Puff Tree

About Eastern Redbud and Powder Puff Tree

Eastern Redbud

Powder Puff Tree

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Shrub

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

Calliandra haematocephala

Number of Varieties

255

0 40000

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Habitat

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-99-12

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, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm180.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm240.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

Red, Magenta

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Chocolate

Leaf Color in Spring

Purple, Plum

Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Yellow green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

bipinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

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

Average Water Needs

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

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

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

Fungal Diseases, Scale insects

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

✔ ✘

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

Butterflies

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, 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

Homeopathy

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

Animal Feed, Used as firewood

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, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CERCIS canadensis

Calliandra calothyrsus

Common Name

Eastern Redbud

powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster

In Hindi

Eastern Redbud

Calliandra calothyrsus

In German

OstRedbud

Calliandra calothyrsus

In French

Redbud Orient

Calliandra calothyrsus

In Spanish

Eastern Redbud

Calliandra calothyrsus

In Greek

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

Calliandra calothyrsus

In Portuguese

Redbud oriental

Calliandra calothyrsus

In Polish

Redbud wschodniej

Calliandra calothyrsus

In Latin

Cercis

Calliandra calothyrsus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Family

Fabaceae

Genus

Cercis

Calliandra

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cercideae

Ingeae

Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae

Mimosoideae

Number of Species

10250

1 27800

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Properties of Eastern Redbud and Powder Puff Tree

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

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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Powder Puff Tree

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

Eastern Redbud and Powder Puff Tree Physical Information

Eastern Redbud and Powder Puff Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Powder Puff Tree are as follows:

Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper

Care of Eastern Redbud and Powder Puff Tree

Care of Eastern Redbud and Powder Puff 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 Powder Puff 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 Powder Puff Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.