Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Flowering Plants
  
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
  
China, Eastern United States, Japan, Korea
  
Types
Cercis
  
Chinese Wisteria, Japanese wisteria, Silky wisteria, American wisteria
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
  
Forest edges, River side
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
  
5-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-6
  
8-1
  
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, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Vine/Liana
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
  
Pink, Purple, Violet
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
  
Mid Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
  
Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, when new, water every week
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Ample Water
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
  
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune twice a year, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
  
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
  
Aphids, Canker, Crown gall, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Scale
  
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Not Available
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Flying insects
  
Allergy
Mild Allergen
  
Itchiness
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
  
Flowers, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
  
Sometimes used for making wine
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
  
Shady Tree, Showy Tree, Street Trees
  
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
  
Wisteria
  
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
  
Wisteria
  
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
  
Wisteria
  
In German
OstRedbud
  
Glyzinien
  
In French
Redbud Orient
  
Glycines
  
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
  
Glicinas
  
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
  
γλυκίνη
  
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
  
Glicínias
  
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
  
Wisteria
  
In Latin
Cercis
  
Wisteria
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Anthophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Dicotyledonae
  
Order
Fabales
  
Fabales
  
Family
Fabaceae
  
Fabaceae
  
Genus
Cercis
  
Wisteria
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Cercideae
  
Millettieae
  
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
  
Faboideae
  
Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Wisteria
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Wisteria is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Wisteria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Wisteria season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Wisteria is Clay, Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wisteria is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Eastern Redbud and Wisteria Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and Wisteria physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Wisteria height is 10.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Wisteria are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Wisteria flower color: Pink, Purple and Violet
- Wisteria leaf color: Green
Care of Eastern Redbud and Wisteria
Care of Eastern Redbud and Wisteria include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Wisteria pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune twice a year, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wisteria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.