Life Span
Perennial
Annual
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
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Cercis
Chili Pepper
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
Open areas
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
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Red, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
fungus, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Hives, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Diphtheria, Gout, Malignant Scarlet Fever, Paralysis
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Fruits
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 Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
CAPSICUM annuum 'Serrano'( Longum Group)
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
Hot Chili Pepper, Serrano Pepper
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
Serrano Kali Mirch
In German
OstRedbud
Serrano Pfeffer
In French
Redbud Orient
Piment serrano
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
Chile serrano
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
Serrano pepper
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
Serrano pimenta
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
Serrano pieprz
In Latin
Cercis
Serrano piperis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Family
Fabaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cercideae
Capsiceae
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Serrano Pepper
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Serrano Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Serrano Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Serrano Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Serrano Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Serrano Pepper is Neutral.
Eastern Redbud and Serrano Pepper Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and Serrano Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Serrano Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Serrano Pepper are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Serrano Pepper flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
- Serrano Pepper leaf color: Green
Care of Eastern Redbud and Serrano Pepper
Care of Eastern Redbud and Serrano Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Serrano Pepper 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 Serrano Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.