Life Span
Perennial
Annual
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
America
Types
Cercis
Cucurbita pepo
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
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Habit
Oval or Rounded
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Purple, Black
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
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Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
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 main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Leafminer, Mice, Rodents
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
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Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
Cucurbita pepo
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
Zucchini, courgette
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
तोरी
In German
OstRedbud
Zucchini
In French
Redbud Orient
Courgette
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
calabacín
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
κολοκύθι
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
abobrinha
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
Kabaczek
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Zucchini
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Zucchini is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Zucchini Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Zucchini season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eastern Redbud and Zucchini Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and Zucchini physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Zucchini are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
- Zucchini leaf color: Green
Care of Eastern Redbud and Zucchini
Care of Eastern Redbud and Zucchini include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit. In summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zucchini needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.