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
Mexico, Central America
Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, shaded woods
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
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
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Red, Purple, Violet
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Canker, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
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Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Formal Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
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Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis 'Forest Pansy'
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Eastern Redbud, Forest Pansy Redbud
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
In Hindi
Forest Pansy Redbud
Hydrangea
In German
Forest Pansy Redbud
Hortensie
In French
gainier du Canada
Hortensia
In Spanish
Cercis canadensis
Hortensia
In Greek
Forest Pansy Redbud
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Forest Pansy Redbud
Hortênsia
In Polish
Judaszowiec kanadyjski
Hortensja
In Latin
Forest Pansy Redbud
Hibiscus
Family
Fabaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Forest Pansy Redbud and Chaco
Season and care of Forest Pansy Redbud and Chaco is important to know. While considering everything about Forest Pansy Redbud and Chaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Forest Pansy Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chaco season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Forest Pansy Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Forest Pansy Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Forest Pansy Redbud and Chaco Physical Information
Forest Pansy Redbud and Chaco physical information is very important for comparison. Forest Pansy Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Forest Pansy Redbud and Chaco are as follows:
Forest Pansy Redbud flower color: Red, Purple and Violet
Forest Pansy Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Chaco flower color: Light Green
- Chaco leaf color: Green
Care of Forest Pansy Redbud and Chaco
Care of Forest Pansy Redbud and Chaco 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 Chaco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Forest Pansy Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chaco needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.