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
South Asia, Southeast Asia
Types
Cercis
Not Available
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
9-6
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Green, Lemon yellow, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Rich
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
High
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water daily during growing season
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Rich
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
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Birds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Farmland, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Acne, Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Strong, beautiful hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Food for animals, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
anti-cancer, constipation, Digestive, Gastrointestinal disorders, Gout, Immunity, Jaundice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatoid arthritis, scurvy, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Weight loss
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
Cosmetics, Used as a flavouring in food, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Edible, Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
Citrus limetta
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
sweet lime, sweet lemon, sweet limetta
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
मौसम्बी
In German
OstRedbud
süße Limone
In French
Redbud Orient
Citrus limetta
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
limetta dulce, limón dulce mediterráneo, limón dulce y lima dulce
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
γλυκό ασβέστη
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
doce de limão
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
słodkie limonki
In Latin
Cercis
dulcis ad cinerem
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
Citroideae
Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Sweet Lime
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Sweet Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Sweet Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sweet Lime season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweet Lime is Rich while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Lime is Acidic.
Eastern Redbud and Sweet Lime Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and Sweet Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Sweet Lime height is 800.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Sweet Lime are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Sweet Lime flower color: White
- Sweet Lime leaf color: Green
Care of Eastern Redbud and Sweet Lime
Care of Eastern Redbud and Sweet Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Sweet Lime pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches. In summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.