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, Canada
United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, shaded woods
Deciduous forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vine/Liana
Flower Color
Red, Purple, Violet
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, 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 Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Root Division, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Canker, Verticillium Wilt
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Flea beetles, Insects
Allergy
Unknown
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Formal Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Unknown
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Applicable
Leaves, Vines
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as Ornamental plant
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Edible, Vegetable
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis 'Forest Pansy'
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
Common Name
Eastern Redbud, Forest Pansy Redbud
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
In Hindi
Forest Pansy Redbud
Boston Ivy
In German
Forest Pansy Redbud
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
In French
gainier du Canada
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
In Spanish
Cercis canadensis
Boston Ivy
In Greek
Forest Pansy Redbud
Boston Ivy
In Portuguese
Forest Pansy Redbud
Boston Ivy
In Polish
Judaszowiec kanadyjski
Boston Ivy
In Latin
Forest Pansy Redbud
Boston Ivy
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Cercis
Parthenocissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Forest Pansy Redbud and Boston Ivy
Season and care of Forest Pansy Redbud and Boston Ivy is important to know. While considering everything about Forest Pansy Redbud and Boston Ivy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Forest Pansy Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Boston Ivy season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Forest Pansy Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Forest Pansy Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Forest Pansy Redbud and Boston Ivy Physical Information
Forest Pansy Redbud and Boston Ivy physical information is very important for comparison. Forest Pansy Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Forest Pansy Redbud and Boston Ivy are as follows:
Forest Pansy Redbud flower color: Red, Purple and Violet
Forest Pansy Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Boston Ivy flower color: Ivory
- Boston Ivy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown and Burgundy
Care of Forest Pansy Redbud and Boston Ivy
Care of Forest Pansy Redbud and Boston Ivy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Forest Pansy Redbud pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Boston Ivy pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant and Prune after flowering. In summer Forest Pansy Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boston Ivy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.