Eastern Redbud

Red Buckeye

About Eastern Redbud and Red Buckeye

Eastern Redbud

Red Buckeye

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

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

Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas

Types

Cercis

Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye

Number of Varieties

252

0 40000

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Habitat

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-95-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

9-5

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20

2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm370.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm300.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

Yellow, Red, Orange Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Chocolate

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Purple, Plum

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Yellow green

Yellow, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Elliptic

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

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, Do Not over Water

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

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches

Remove dead branches

Fertilizers

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers

Apply 10-10-10 amount

Pests and Diseases

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Leaf Blotch

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

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Pollen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

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

Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

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

Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute

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, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CERCIS canadensis

AESCULUS pavia

Common Name

Eastern Redbud

Red Buckeye

In Hindi

Eastern Redbud

Red Buckeye

In German

OstRedbud

Red Buckeye

In French

Redbud Orient

Red Buckeye

In Spanish

Eastern Redbud

rojo castaño de Indias

In Greek

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

κόκκινο Buckeye

In Portuguese

Redbud oriental

Red Buckeye

In Polish

Redbud wschodniej

Red Buckeye

In Latin

Cercis

Red Buckeye

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Sapindales

Family

Fabaceae

Hippocastanaceae

Genus

Cercis

Aesculus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cercideae

Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae

Hippocastanoideae

Number of Species

1020

1 27800

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Properties of Eastern Redbud and Red Buckeye

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

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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Red Buckeye

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

Eastern Redbud and Red Buckeye Physical Information

Eastern Redbud and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Red Buckeye are as follows:

Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Eastern Redbud and Red Buckeye

Care of Eastern Redbud and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.