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
Caribbean, South America
Types
Cercis
Not Available
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
Primary Rainforest, Riverbanks, subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Light Yellow, Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Circular and deeply palmately-lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Not Available
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
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
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 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
Not Available
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
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Fruit Bats
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Antidiabetic, Asthma
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Latex, 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 making tea, Used in pies, cakes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
CECROPIA palmata
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
Snakewood Tree
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
Snakewood Tree
In German
OstRedbud
Schlangenholz -Baum
In French
Redbud Orient
Amourette Arbre
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
Árbol de madera de serpiente
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
Snakewood Tree
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
Snakewood Tree
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
Snakewood Tree
In Latin
Cercis
Snakewood Tree
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledoneae
Family
Fabaceae
Urticaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cercideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
Not Available
Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Snakewood Tree
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Snakewood Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Snakewood Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Snakewood Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Snakewood Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Snakewood Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eastern Redbud and Snakewood Tree Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and Snakewood Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Snakewood Tree height is 850.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Snakewood Tree are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Snakewood Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Green and Ivory
- Snakewood Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Eastern Redbud and Snakewood Tree
Care of Eastern Redbud and Snakewood Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Snakewood Tree 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 Snakewood Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.