Eastern Redbud

Summer Squash

About Eastern Redbud and Summer Squash

Eastern Redbud

Summer Squash

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Tree

Vegetable

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

North America, Mexico, Central America

Types

Cercis

Number of Varieties

2520

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Habitat

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-9-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

12-1

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

Vining/Climbing

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm60.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm90.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

Yellow, Orange

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Chocolate

Yellow

Leaf Color in Spring

Purple, Plum

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Yellow green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

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

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Divison

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

Do not water frequently

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Ample Water

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches

Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning

Fertilizers

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Borers, Cucumber beetles, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew

Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia

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 a nutritious food item, Used As Food

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CERCIS canadensis

CUCURBITA pepo 'Papaya Pear'

Common Name

Eastern Redbud

Summer Squash

In Hindi

Eastern Redbud

summer squash

In German

OstRedbud

Sommerkürbis

In French

Redbud Orient

courges d'été

In Spanish

Eastern Redbud

calabaza de verano

In Greek

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

καλοκαίρι σκουός

In Portuguese

Redbud oriental

abobrinha

In Polish

Redbud wschodniej

latem squash

In Latin

Cercis

aestas cucurbitae

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Violales

Family

Fabaceae

Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Cercis

Cucurbita

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cercideae

Cucurbiteae

Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae

Cucurbitoideae

Number of Species

105

1 27800

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Properties of Eastern Redbud and Summer Squash

Wondering what are the properties of Eastern Redbud and Summer Squash? We provide you with everything About Eastern Redbud and Summer Squash. Eastern Redbud doesn't have thorns and Summer Squash doesn't have thorns. Also Eastern Redbud does not have fragrant flowers. Eastern Redbud has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Summer Squash has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Eastern Redbud and Summer Squash and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Summer Squash

Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Summer Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Summer Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Summer Squash season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Summer Squash is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Summer Squash is Neutral.

Eastern Redbud and Summer Squash Physical Information

Eastern Redbud and Summer Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Summer Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Summer Squash are as follows:

Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Summer Squash flower color: Yellow and Orange
Summer Squash leaf color: Green

Care of Eastern Redbud and Summer Squash

Care of Eastern Redbud and Summer Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Summer Squash pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning. In summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Summer Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.