Eastern Redbud

Sea Lettuce

About Eastern Redbud and Sea Lettuce

Eastern Redbud

Sea Lettuce

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Succulent

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

California

Types

Cercis

Ulva lactuca, Ulva intestinalis

Number of Varieties

253

0 40000

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Habitat

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

Coastal Regions, shores

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-910-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

12-1

Sunset Zone

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

9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Rosette/Stemless

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm15.20 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, Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Chocolate

Leaf Color in Spring

Purple, Plum

Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Yellow green

Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray

Leaf Color in Winter

Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Cone shaped to oblong

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

Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

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

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

Fertilzer with low nitrogen content

Pests and Diseases

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Fungal Diseases, Root rot

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Allergy

Mild Allergen

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

Bone strength, Rich in Iron, Rich in protein

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

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 in salads, Used to flavour soups

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

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CERCIS canadensis

DUDLEYA caespitosa

Common Name

Eastern Redbud

Sealettuce, Sand lettuce, Coast dudleya

In Hindi

Eastern Redbud

Sea Lettuce

In German

OstRedbud

Meersalat

In French

Redbud Orient

La laitue de mer

In Spanish

Eastern Redbud

lechuga de mar

In Greek

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

θάλασσα Μαρούλι

In Portuguese

Redbud oriental

alface mar

In Polish

Redbud wschodniej

Sea sałata

In Latin

Cercis

Lactuca mare

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Rosales

Family

Fabaceae

Crassulaceae

Genus

Cercis

Dudleya

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Cercideae

Sedeae

Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae

Sedoideae

Number of Species

1050

1 27800

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Properties of Eastern Redbud and Sea Lettuce

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

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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Sea Lettuce

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

Eastern Redbud and Sea Lettuce Physical Information

Eastern Redbud and Sea Lettuce physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Sea Lettuce height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Sea Lettuce are as follows:

Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Sea Lettuce flower color: Yellow and Red
Sea Lettuce leaf color: Gray Green, Yellow green and Gray

Care of Eastern Redbud and Sea Lettuce

Care of Eastern Redbud and Sea Lettuce 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 Lettuce 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 Sea Lettuce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.