Eastern Redbud

Twinleaf

About Eastern Redbud and Twinleaf

Eastern Redbud

Twinleaf

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

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

North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada

Types

Cercis

Number of Varieties

252

0 40000

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Habitat

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

gardens, Hardwood forests

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-95-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

7-5

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm15.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm12.70 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Chocolate

Light Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Purple, Plum

Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Yellow green

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Butterfly shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial shade, Full Shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Ample Water

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial shade, Full Shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches

Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning

Fertilizers

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers

No fertilizers needed

Pests and Diseases

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Pests and diseases free, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Bees, Butterflies

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia

Cancer, Diuretic

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Flowers, Root

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 As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Feature Plant, Groundcover

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CERCIS canadensis

JEFFERSONIA diphylla

Common Name

Eastern Redbud

In Hindi

Eastern Redbud

Twinleaf

In German

OstRedbud

Twinleaf

In French

Redbud Orient

Twinleaf

In Spanish

Eastern Redbud

Twinleaf

In Greek

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

Twinleaf

In Portuguese

Redbud oriental

Twinleaf

In Polish

Redbud wschodniej

Twinleaf

In Latin

Cercis

Twinleaf

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Ranunculales

Family

Fabaceae

Berberidaceae

Genus

Cercis

Jeffersonia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Eudicots

Tribe

Cercideae

Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae

Number of Species

102

1 27800

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Properties of Eastern Redbud and Twinleaf

Wondering what are the properties of Eastern Redbud and Twinleaf? We provide you with everything About Eastern Redbud and Twinleaf. Eastern Redbud doesn't have thorns and Twinleaf doesn't have thorns. Also Eastern Redbud does not have fragrant flowers. Eastern Redbud has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Twinleaf has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Eastern Redbud and Twinleaf and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Twinleaf

Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Twinleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Twinleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Twinleaf season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Twinleaf is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Twinleaf is Neutral, Alkaline.

Eastern Redbud and Twinleaf Physical Information

Eastern Redbud and Twinleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Twinleaf height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Twinleaf are as follows:

Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Twinleaf flower color: White
Twinleaf leaf color: Green and Blue Green

Care of Eastern Redbud and Twinleaf

Care of Eastern Redbud and Twinleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Twinleaf pruning is done 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 Twinleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.