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
Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Cercis
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Brown, 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
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
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
Well drained
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
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
RHEUM x hybridum
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
Hybrid Garden Rhubarb, Rhubarb
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
एक प्रकार का फल
In German
OstRedbud
Rhabarber
In French
Redbud Orient
Rhubarbe
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
Ruibarbo
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
Ραβέντι
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
Ruibarbo
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
Rabarbar
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Order
Fabales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fabaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Rhubarb
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Rhubarb is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Rhubarb Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Rhubarb season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Rhubarb is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral.
Eastern Redbud and Rhubarb Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and Rhubarb physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Rhubarb height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Rhubarb are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Rhubarb flower color: Ivory
- Rhubarb leaf color: Green
Care of Eastern Redbud and Rhubarb
Care of Eastern Redbud and Rhubarb include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Rhubarb 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 Rhubarb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.