Eastern Redbud

Wilga

About Eastern Redbud and Wilga

Eastern Redbud

Wilga

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Broadleaf Evergreen

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

Australia

Types

Cercis

Number of Varieties

2535

0 40000

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Habitat

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-99-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

Sunset Zone

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

21,22

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm610.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm460.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

White, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Chocolate

Leaf Color in Spring

Purple, Plum

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Yellow green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Linear to lanceolate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Early Spring, Fall, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Pollution, Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Cuttings, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

Water regularly for 2 months

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Ample Water

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

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

Pruning may be required for height clearance

Fertilizers

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers

Does not require fertilizer once established

Pests and Diseases

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Blowflies, Insects

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, 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

Anodyne, Odontalgic

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Wood

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 a fodder tree in agricultural areas, Useful for shade

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, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CERCIS canadensis

GEIJERA parviflora

Common Name

Eastern Redbud

Wilga, Native Willow

In Hindi

Eastern Redbud

Wilga

In German

OstRedbud

Pirol

In French

Redbud Orient

loriot

In Spanish

Eastern Redbud

oriol

In Greek

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

φλώρος

In Portuguese

Redbud oriental

papa-figos

In Polish

Redbud wschodniej

Wilga

In Latin

Cercis

oriole

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Charophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Equisetopsida

Order

Fabales

Sapindales

Family

Fabaceae

Rutaceae

Genus

Cercis

Geijera

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cercideae

Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae

Number of Species

1045

1 27800

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Properties of Eastern Redbud and Wilga

Wondering what are the properties of Eastern Redbud and Wilga? We provide you with everything About Eastern Redbud and Wilga. Eastern Redbud doesn't have thorns and Wilga doesn't have thorns. Also Eastern Redbud does not have fragrant flowers. Eastern Redbud has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Wilga 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 Wilga and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Wilga

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

Eastern Redbud and Wilga Physical Information

Eastern Redbud and Wilga physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Wilga height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Wilga are as follows:

Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Wilga flower color: White and Ivory
Wilga leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Eastern Redbud and Wilga

Care of Eastern Redbud and Wilga include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Wilga pruning is done Pruning may be required for height clearance. In summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wilga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.