Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Shrubs, Spurge
  
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
  
Caribbean, Central America, South America, Madagascar, South Africa
  
Types
Not Available
  
Jatropha bullockii, Jatropha cinerea, Jatropha excisa
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, shaded woods
  
Pastures, Roadsides, Warmer regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
  
Not Available
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-5
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Red, Purple, Violet
  
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Pink
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
  
Light Green, Lime Green, Yellow, Green, Ivory
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
  
Palmately Lobed
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
All year
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Bright direct sunlight, Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Dry, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Slightly Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
  
All year
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings
  
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
  
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Less Watering
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Less Watering
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Bright direct sunlight, Full Sun
  
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
  
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Canker, Verticillium Wilt
  
Anthracnose, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought, Drought and Salt, Heat Tolerance
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Not Available
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Bees, Flying insects, Hoverflies
  
Allergy
Unknown
  
allergic conjunctivitis, Eye irritation
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Formal Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
  
Not Available, Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Good for skin and hair, Removes pimples, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Sometimes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds
  
Air purification, Insect Repellent, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Suppresses or replaces native plants, Versatility
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Unknown
  
anti-allergy, epilepsy, Fever, Skin irritation, Skin Redness
  
Part of Plant Used
Not Applicable
  
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
  
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Oil is used as fuel, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used in biomass
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
  
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis 'Forest Pansy'
  
JATROPHA
  
Common Name
Eastern Redbud, Forest Pansy Redbud
  
Barbados nut, purging nut, physic nut, or JCL
  
In Hindi
Forest Pansy Redbud
  
रतनजोत
  
In German
Forest Pansy Redbud
  
Purgiernuß
  
In French
gainier du Canada
  
purghère
  
In Spanish
Cercis canadensis
  
frailejón
  
In Greek
Forest Pansy Redbud
  
jatropha
  
In Portuguese
Forest Pansy Redbud
  
galamaluco
  
In Polish
Judaszowiec kanadyjski
  
jatrofa
  
In Latin
Forest Pansy Redbud
  
Jatropha
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Spermatophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Fabales
  
Euphorbiales
  
Family
Fabaceae
  
Euphorbiaceae
  
Genus
Cercis
  
Jatropha
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Dicotyledonous
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Jatropheae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Crotonoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Forest Pansy Redbud and Jatropha
Season and care of Forest Pansy Redbud and Jatropha is important to know. While considering everything about Forest Pansy Redbud and Jatropha Care, growing season is an essential factor. Forest Pansy Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jatropha season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Forest Pansy Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jatropha is Dry, Sand while the PH of soil for Forest Pansy Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jatropha is Slightly Alkaline.
Forest Pansy Redbud and Jatropha Physical Information
Forest Pansy Redbud and Jatropha physical information is very important for comparison. Forest Pansy Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Jatropha height is 200.00 cm and width 400.00 cm. The color specification of Forest Pansy Redbud and Jatropha are as follows:
Forest Pansy Redbud flower color: Red, Purple and Violet
Forest Pansy Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Jatropha flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple and Pink
- Jatropha leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Forest Pansy Redbud and Jatropha
Care of Forest Pansy Redbud and Jatropha 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 Jatropha pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Forest Pansy Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jatropha needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.