Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Africa, Southern Africa
Types
-
Drakensberg sugarbush, Clanwilliam sugarbush, The Wagon tree
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, shaded woods
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
H1, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Red, Purple, Violet
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
-
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
All year
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Requires a lot of watering
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch Tips, Remove branches, 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
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Birds
Flying insects, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Formal Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cough, Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as Ornamental plant
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis 'Forest Pansy'
PROTEA
Common Name
Eastern Redbud, Forest Pansy Redbud
Protea, Waboom, Wagon Tree
In Hindi
Forest Pansy Redbud
Protea plant
In German
Forest Pansy Redbud
Protea Pflanze
In French
gainier du Canada
usine de Protea
In Spanish
Cercis canadensis
planta de protea
In Greek
Forest Pansy Redbud
φυτό Protea
In Portuguese
Forest Pansy Redbud
planta Protea
In Polish
Judaszowiec kanadyjski
Protea roślin
In Latin
Forest Pansy Redbud
Protea herba
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Proteaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Forest Pansy Redbud and Protea
Season and care of Forest Pansy Redbud and Protea is important to know. While considering everything about Forest Pansy Redbud and Protea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Forest Pansy Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Protea season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Forest Pansy Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Protea is Clay while the PH of soil for Forest Pansy Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Protea is Acidic.
Forest Pansy Redbud and Protea Physical Information
Forest Pansy Redbud and Protea physical information is very important for comparison. Forest Pansy Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Protea height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Forest Pansy Redbud and Protea are as follows:
Forest Pansy Redbud flower color: Red, Purple and Violet
Forest Pansy Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Protea flower color:
- Protea leaf color:
Care of Forest Pansy Redbud and Protea
Care of Forest Pansy Redbud and Protea 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 Protea pruning is done Pinch Tips, Remove branches, 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 Protea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.