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
Southeastern Asia
Types
Cercis
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
Hillside, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
H1, H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
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Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
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For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Flowers, Root bark
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 in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
No
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
TECTONA grandis
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
East Indian Oak, Teak
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
सागौन
In French
Redbud Orient
Teak
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
Teak
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
Teak
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
Teak
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
Teak
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Teak
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Teak is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Teak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Teak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Teak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Teak is Acidic, Neutral.
Eastern Redbud and Teak Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and Teak physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Teak are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
- Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Eastern Redbud and Teak
Care of Eastern Redbud and Teak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Teak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.