Eastern Redbud

Purpleleaf Shiso

About Eastern Redbud and Purpleleaf Shiso

Eastern Redbud

Purpleleaf Shiso

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Tree

Bush, Houseplant

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

Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China

Types

Cercis

Perilla Frutescens Brittain auriculato-dentata, Perilla Frutescens Brittain acuta Kudo, Perilla Frutescens Brittain crispa Hand-Mazz

Number of Varieties

255

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Habitat

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

Cultivated Beds, Mountains, Temperate Regions, Tropical areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-99-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

12 - 1

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

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm60.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm25.40 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

Leaf Color in Spring

Purple, Plum

Purple, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Purple, Black

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Yellow green

Purple, Black

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Cordate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Cuttings, Root Division, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

Average Water Needs, Never Over-water

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Ample Water

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Moist, Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial shade, 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

Aphids

Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

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

Butterflies

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Landscape Designing

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

Cough, Fever, Lung Problems

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Leaves, Seeds

Other Uses

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

Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Can be made into a herbal tea

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, Groundcover, Landscape

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CERCIS canadensis

PERILLA frutescens var. purpurascens

Common Name

Eastern Redbud

Purpleleaf Perilla, Purpleleaf Shiso

In Hindi

Eastern Redbud

Purpleleaf Shiso

In German

OstRedbud

Purpleleaf Shiso

In French

Redbud Orient

pérille de Nankin

In Spanish

Eastern Redbud

Purpleleaf Shiso

In Greek

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

Purpleleaf Shiso

In Portuguese

Redbud oriental

Purpleleaf Shiso

In Polish

Redbud wschodniej

Pachnotka zwyczajna

In Latin

Cercis

Purpleleaf Shiso

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Lamiales

Family

Fabaceae

Lamiaceae

Genus

Cercis

Perilla

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Cercideae

Elsholtzieae

Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae

Nepetoideae

Number of Species

101

1 27800

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Properties of Eastern Redbud and Purpleleaf Shiso

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

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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Purpleleaf Shiso

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

Eastern Redbud and Purpleleaf Shiso Physical Information

Eastern Redbud and Purpleleaf Shiso physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Purpleleaf Shiso height is 60.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Purpleleaf Shiso are as follows:

Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Purpleleaf Shiso flower color: White
Purpleleaf Shiso leaf color: Purple and Burgundy

Care of Eastern Redbud and Purpleleaf Shiso

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