Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, 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
North Africa
Types
Cercis
Myrtus nivellei
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
Desert, Rocky Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Not Availble
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Black, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Moist but well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Moisture
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Ample Water
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
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 essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
Myrtus nivellei
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
Saharan myrtle
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
Saharan myrtle
In German
OstRedbud
Saharan myrtle
In French
Redbud Orient
myrte subsaharienne
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
mirto subsahariana
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
Σαχάρας μυρτιά
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
murta Saharan
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
mirt Subsaharyjskiej
In Latin
Cercis
myrto Saharan
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Saharan Myrtle
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Saharan Myrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Saharan Myrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Saharan Myrtle season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Saharan Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Saharan Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Eastern Redbud and Saharan Myrtle Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and Saharan Myrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Saharan Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Saharan Myrtle are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Saharan Myrtle flower color: White
- Saharan Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Eastern Redbud and Saharan Myrtle
Care of Eastern Redbud and Saharan Myrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Saharan Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Saharan Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.