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
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Types
Cercis
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Orange, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Lime Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
fusarium canker, nectria canker, yellow-poplar weevil
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Food for animals, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
ट्यूलिप पेड़
In German
OstRedbud
Tulpenbaum
In French
Redbud Orient
tulipier
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
árbol de tulipán
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
δέντρο τουλίπα
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
árvore de tulipa
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
tulipanowiec
In Latin
Cercis
Tulipa arbore
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Magnoliales
Family
Fabaceae
Magnoliaceae
Genus
Cercis
Liriodendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Tulip Tree
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Tulip Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Tulip Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tulip Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Eastern Redbud and Tulip Tree Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and Tulip Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Tulip Tree are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
- Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Eastern Redbud and Tulip Tree
Care of Eastern Redbud and Tulip Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches. In summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tulip Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.