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
China
Types
Cercis
Camellia sinensis var. sinensis
Camellia sinensis var. assamica
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
Hillside, Mountain Slopes, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
7-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Keep ground moist, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires a lot of watering, Water when soil is dry
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, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Generally pruned to waist height, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Caterpillars, Moth, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
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Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
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
Diabetes, High cholestrol, Kidney Stones, Parkinson
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Preferably used as black tea, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
CAMELLIA sinensis
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
Tea, Tea Camellia
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
चाय के पौधे
In German
OstRedbud
Teepflanze
In French
Redbud Orient
usine de thé
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
planta del té
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
φυτό του τσαγιού
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
planta do chá
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
Herbata roślin
In Latin
Cercis
Tea herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Tea Plant
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Tea Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Tea Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tea Plant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tea Plant is Loam while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tea Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Eastern Redbud and Tea Plant Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and Tea Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Tea Plant height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Tea Plant are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Tea Plant flower color: White and Yellow
- Tea Plant leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Eastern Redbud and Tea Plant
Care of Eastern Redbud and Tea Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Tea Plant pruning is done Generally pruned to waist height, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tea Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.