Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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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
Types
Pixie Bush, Claypan Grass
Cercis
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Magenta, Rose
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Pink
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Light Green, Gray Green
Purple, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
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Leaf Shape
Irregular
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
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Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
EREMOPHILA 'Valentine'
CERCIS canadensis
Common Name
Poverty Bush, Fuchsia bush
Eastern Redbud
In Hindi
एमु बुश
Eastern Redbud
In German
Emu Bush
OstRedbud
In French
Emu Bush
Redbud Orient
In Spanish
Emu Bush
Eastern Redbud
In Greek
emu Μπους
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
Emu de Bush
Redbud oriental
In Polish
Emu Bush
Redbud wschodniej
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myoporaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Myoporeae
Cercideae
Subfamily
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Caesalpiniaceae
Season and Care of Emu Bush and Eastern Redbud
Season and care of Emu Bush and Eastern Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Emu Bush and Eastern Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Emu Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Emu Bush is Loam, Sand and for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Emu Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Emu Bush and Eastern Redbud Physical Information
Emu Bush and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Emu Bush height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Emu Bush and Eastern Redbud are as follows:
Emu Bush flower color: Magenta and Rose
Emu Bush leaf color: Purple, Light Green and Gray Green
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
- Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Care of Emu Bush and Eastern Redbud
Care of Emu Bush and Eastern Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Emu Bush pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Emu Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.