Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
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
Europe, South Africa, Asia
Types
Cercis
Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
2-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Drainage
Well drained
-
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
-
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs
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
-
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
-
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Mild Allergen
convulsions, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
-
Removes dandruff
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Leaves, Root
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 a rodenticide, Used to make hair tonic
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
SCILLA
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
Squill
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
Squill
In German
OstRedbud
Squill
In French
Redbud Orient
Squille
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
Escila
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
Cila
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
Cebulica
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cercideae
Hyacintheae
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
Scilloideae
Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Squill
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Squill is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Squill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Squill season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Squill is while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Squill is .
Eastern Redbud and Squill Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and Squill physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Squill height is 15.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Squill are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
- Squill leaf color:
Care of Eastern Redbud and Squill
Care of Eastern Redbud and Squill include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Squill pruning is done . In summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Squill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.