Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Ornamental Plants
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
Africa, Southern Asia
Types
Cercis
Not Available
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
1-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
H1, H2, 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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Tan, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
Yellow, Red, Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow, Red, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, 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
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
No need to prune, No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Prodenia, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Borders
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
Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Tropical
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
AMARANTHUS tricolor 'Perfecta'
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
Joseph's Coat
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
tandalja bhaji
In German
OstRedbud
Tampala
In French
Redbud Orient
Tampala
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
Tampala
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
Tampala
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
Tampala
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
Tampala
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fabaceae
Amaranthaceae
Genus
Cercis
Amaranthus L
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Cercideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
Amaranthoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Tampala
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Tampala is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Tampala Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tampala season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tampala is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tampala is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eastern Redbud and Tampala Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and Tampala physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Tampala height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Tampala are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Tampala flower color: Green
- Tampala leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green and Burgundy
Care of Eastern Redbud and Tampala
Care of Eastern Redbud and Tampala include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Tampala pruning is done No need to prune, No pruning needed, 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 Tampala needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.