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
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Cercis
Ficus benjamina
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
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, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Layering
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Water carefully
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Any balanced general purpose fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
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Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, 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
Container
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
FICUS benjamina
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
रो अंजीर
In German
OstRedbud
Birkenfeige
In French
Redbud Orient
figuier pleureur
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
higo llorón
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
κλάμα σύκο
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
chorando fig
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
płacz rys
In Latin
Cercis
Plorans ficum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Weeping Fig
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Weeping Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Weeping Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Weeping Fig season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eastern Redbud and Weeping Fig Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and Weeping Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Weeping Fig are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Weeping Fig flower color:
- Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Eastern Redbud and Weeping Fig
Care of Eastern Redbud and Weeping Fig include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Weeping Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Weeping Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.