Eastern Redbud

Red Cardinal

About Eastern Redbud and Red Cardinal

Eastern Redbud

Red Cardinal

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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

United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico

Types

Cercis

Number of Varieties

252

0 40000

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Habitat

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

Cultivated Beds

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-98-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

11-7

Sunset Zone

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

H1, 8, 9, 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 cm90.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm60.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

Red, Magenta, Orange Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Chocolate

Brown, Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Purple, Plum

Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Yellow green

Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Arrowhead

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

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

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

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers

Apply 10-10-10 amount

Pests and Diseases

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

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

✔ ✘

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

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Borders

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

Antiemetic, Diuretic, Purgative, Tonic

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Flowers, Leaves

Other Uses

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

Used as a general tonic, Used as a rat poison, Used as a vegetable

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, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CERCIS canadensis

ERYTHRINA herbacea

Common Name

Eastern Redbud

Red cardinal, Cardinal spear

In Hindi

Eastern Redbud

Red Cardinal

In German

OstRedbud

Red Cardinal

In French

Redbud Orient

Cardinal rouge

In Spanish

Eastern Redbud

Cárdenas

In Greek

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

κόκκινο Καρδινάλιος

In Portuguese

Redbud oriental

Cardeal vermelho

In Polish

Redbud wschodniej

Red Cardinal

In Latin

Cercis

Cardinalis Rubrum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Family

Fabaceae

Genus

Cercis

Erythrina

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cercideae

Phaseoleae

Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae

Faboideae

Number of Species

1010

1 27800

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Properties of Eastern Redbud and Red Cardinal

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

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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Red Cardinal

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

Eastern Redbud and Red Cardinal Physical Information

Eastern Redbud and Red Cardinal physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Red Cardinal height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Red Cardinal are as follows:

Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Red Cardinal flower color: Red, Magenta and Orange Red
Red Cardinal leaf color: Green and Blue Green

Care of Eastern Redbud and Red Cardinal

Care of Eastern Redbud and Red Cardinal 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 Cardinal 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 Red Cardinal needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.