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
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Types
Cercis
Cotinus Coggygria, American Smoketree
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
Green, Burgundy, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Burgundy, Plum
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
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
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Water deeply about once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 20-30-20 amount, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Leaf spot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
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Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Cholagogue, Febrifuge, Ophthalmic
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 as essential oil, Used for making yellow to orange dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
COTINUS 'Grace'
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
Grace Smoketree, Smokebush, Smoketree
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
Smokebush
In German
OstRedbud
Smokebush
In French
Redbud Orient
Smokebush
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
Smokebush
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
Smokebush
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
Smokebush
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
Smokebush
In Latin
Cercis
Smokebush
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Anacardiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
Anacardioideae
Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Smokebush
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Smokebush is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Smokebush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Smokebush season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Smokebush is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Smokebush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eastern Redbud and Smokebush Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and Smokebush physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Smokebush height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Smokebush are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Smokebush flower color: Pink, Light Pink and Rose
- Smokebush leaf color: Green, Burgundy and Plum
Care of Eastern Redbud and Smokebush
Care of Eastern Redbud and Smokebush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Smokebush 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 Smokebush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.