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
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Cercis
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-9
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
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
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
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
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
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
Hippocastanoideae
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.