Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California
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
Blue Iceberg, Cannibal, Muller
Cercis
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
-
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Purple, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
-
Leaf Shape
Awl-Shaped
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires large amount of water
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, 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 control shape
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Root rot
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Chickarees, Sapsuckers, White-headed woodpeckers
Birds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for making fence posts, Used to make wood shingles
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
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
SEQUOIADENDRON giganteum
CERCIS canadensis
Common Name
Giant Sequoia
Eastern Redbud
In Hindi
Giant Sequoia
Eastern Redbud
In German
Giant Sequoia
OstRedbud
In French
Séquoia géant
Redbud Orient
In Spanish
Secoya gigante
Eastern Redbud
In Greek
Giant Sequoia
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
Sequoia gigante
Redbud oriental
In Polish
Giant Sequoia
Redbud wschodniej
In Latin
Giant Sequoia
Cercis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Sequoiadendron
Cercis
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Senecioneae
Cercideae
Subfamily
Sequoioideae
Caesalpiniaceae
Season and Care of Giant Sequoia and Eastern Redbud
Season and care of Giant Sequoia and Eastern Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Sequoia and Eastern Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Sequoia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Sequoia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Sequoia is Acidic, Neutral and for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Sequoia and Eastern Redbud Physical Information
Giant Sequoia and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Sequoia height is 2,440.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Sequoia and Eastern Redbud are as follows:
Giant Sequoia flower color:
Giant Sequoia leaf color: Gray Green
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
- Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Care of Giant Sequoia and Eastern Redbud
Care of Giant Sequoia and Eastern Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Sequoia pruning is done prune to control shape and Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Giant Sequoia 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.