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
Southern Asia
Types
Cercis
Savoy, Giant Noble, Semi-savoy
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
Fields, gardens, meadows, Suburban 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
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Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Tan, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
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
-
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Requires regular watering
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
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
Fertilize when new
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Downy mildew, Leafminers, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Food Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Energy, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Leaves, Stem
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 for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
SPINACIA oleracea
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
Spinach
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
पालक
In German
OstRedbud
Spinat
In French
Redbud Orient
Épinards
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
Espinacas
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
Σπανάκι
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
Espinafre
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
Szpinak
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fabaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Cercideae
Anserineae
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
Chenopodioideae
Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Spinach
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Spinach season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Spinach is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Spinach is Neutral, Alkaline.
Eastern Redbud and Spinach Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Spinach height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Spinach are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Spinach flower color: Yellow and Green
- Spinach leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Eastern Redbud and Spinach
Care of Eastern Redbud and Spinach include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Spinach 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 Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.