Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
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
Mexico, Central America, South America
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
QUICKSTICK
In German
OstRedbud
QUICKSTICK
In French
Redbud Orient
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
QuickStick
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
Cercis
Quickstick
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cercideae
Robinieae
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Quickstick
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Quickstick season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eastern Redbud and Quickstick Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Quickstick are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of Eastern Redbud and Quickstick
Care of Eastern Redbud and Quickstick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Quickstick 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 Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.