Eastern Redbud

Rutabaga

About Eastern Redbud and Rutabaga

Eastern Redbud

Rutabaga

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Tree

Vegetable

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

Types

Cercis

Argentine canola annua – annual rape and summer rape swede rape pabularia – Hanover-salad

Number of Varieties

253

0 40000

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Habitat

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-96-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

9-3

Sunset Zone

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

A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Rosette/Stemless

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm30.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm30.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

Yellow, Light Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Chocolate

Tan, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Purple, Plum

Black, Green, Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Yellow green

Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Blue Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Drought

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

Water frequently while growing, Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings

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

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full 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, Apply N-P-K

Pests and Diseases

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Blackleg, Clubroot, Flea Beetles, Grasshoppers, Lygus bugs, Red blotch, Slugs, Snails, Verticillium Wilt, white rust

Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Drought, Humidity, Shade areas

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Flea beetles, Moths, Snails

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Asthma, Mild Allergen, Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, 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

Diuretic, Emollient

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Leaves, Root

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 Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CERCIS canadensis

BRASSICA napus var. napobrassica

Common Name

Eastern Redbud

Rutabaga, Swede , Swedish Turnip

In Hindi

Eastern Redbud

शलजम

In German

OstRedbud

Steckrübe

In French

Redbud Orient

rutabaga

In Spanish

Eastern Redbud

nabo sueco

In Greek

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

μέγα γογγύλιον

In Portuguese

Redbud oriental

Rotavaga

In Polish

Redbud wschodniej

Rotavaga

In Latin

Cercis

Rotavaga

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Brassicales

Family

Fabaceae

Brassicaceae

Genus

Cercis

Brassica

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cercideae

Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae

Number of Species

10-

1 27800

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Properties of Eastern Redbud and Rutabaga

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

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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Rutabaga

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

Eastern Redbud and Rutabaga Physical Information

Eastern Redbud and Rutabaga physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Rutabaga height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Rutabaga are as follows:

Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Rutabaga flower color: Yellow and Light Yellow
Rutabaga leaf color: Black, Green and Green, Dark Green

Care of Eastern Redbud and Rutabaga

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