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
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
gardens, Hardwood forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-7
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
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Butterfly shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
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
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Groundcover
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
JEFFERSONIA diphylla
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
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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
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Ranunculales
Family
Fabaceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
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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.