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
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Cercis
Not Available
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
H2, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Red, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Red, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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 dead branches
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Makes Hair Silkier
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Protects from storm-induced erosion
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Bark, Fruits, 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
Jam
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
COCCOLOBA uvifera
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
Sea Grape
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
सागर अंगूर
In German
OstRedbud
Sea Grape
In French
Redbud Orient
Sea Grape
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
Sea Grape
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
Sea σταφυλιών
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
Sea Grape
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
Sea Grape
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fabaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Cercideae
Coccolobeae
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
Eriogonoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Sea Grape
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Sea Grape is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Sea Grape Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sea Grape season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline.
Eastern Redbud and Sea Grape Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and Sea Grape physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Sea Grape are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Sea Grape flower color: White
- Sea Grape leaf color: Red, Olive and Bronze
Care of Eastern Redbud and Sea Grape
Care of Eastern Redbud and Sea Grape include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sea Grape needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.