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, India, China
Types
Cercis
Bambusoideae, Clumping bamboo, Running bamboo
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
Dry Forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
9-6
12 - 10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Brownish Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
digitate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
-
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
-
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Food for insects, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Tree trunks
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Economic Purpose, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
DENDROCALAMUS strictus
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
Male Bamboo, Timber Bamboo
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
इमारती लकड़ी बांस
In German
OstRedbud
Holz Bambus
In French
Redbud Orient
bois Bambou
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
bambú
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
ξυλείας Μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
Bamboo Timber
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
Drewno Bamboo
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Cercideae
Bambuseae
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
Bambusoideae
Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Timber Bamboo
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Timber Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Timber Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Timber Bamboo season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Timber Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Timber Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eastern Redbud and Timber Bamboo Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and Timber Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Timber Bamboo height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Timber Bamboo are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Timber Bamboo flower color: Brownish Red
- Timber Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Eastern Redbud and Timber Bamboo
Care of Eastern Redbud and Timber Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Timber Bamboo pruning is done . In summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Timber Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.