Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Brazil
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
Laburnum anagyroides
Cercis
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Yellow, Lemon yellow
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gray Green
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Purple, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Compound
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, root cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires more often in extreme heat, Requires regular watering
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
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Caterpillars, Root Pathogen
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Formal Garden, Used in parkland
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Vomiting
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Pesticide, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture
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
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
LOPHANTHERA lactescens
CERCIS canadensis
Common Name
Golden Chain Tree
Eastern Redbud
In Hindi
Laburnum
Eastern Redbud
In German
Goldregen (Pflanze)
OstRedbud
In French
Laburnum
Redbud Orient
In Spanish
Laburnum
Eastern Redbud
In Greek
Laburnum
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
Laburnum
Redbud oriental
In Polish
Złotokap
Redbud wschodniej
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Faboideae
Caesalpiniaceae
Season and Care of Golden Chain Tree and Eastern Redbud
Season and care of Golden Chain Tree and Eastern Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Golden Chain Tree and Eastern Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Golden Chain Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Golden Chain Tree is Loam and for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Golden Chain Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Golden Chain Tree and Eastern Redbud Physical Information
Golden Chain Tree and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Golden Chain Tree height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Golden Chain Tree and Eastern Redbud are as follows:
Golden Chain Tree flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Golden Chain Tree leaf color: Green
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
- Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Care of Golden Chain Tree and Eastern Redbud
Care of Golden Chain Tree and Eastern Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Golden Chain Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Golden Chain Tree 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.