Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, Central America, South America, Madagascar, South Africa
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
Jatropha bullockii, Jatropha cinerea, Jatropha excisa
Cercis
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Pastures, Roadsides, Warmer regions
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-6
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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, Yellow, Red, Purple, Pink
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Lime Green, Yellow, Green, Ivory
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Purple, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Palmately Lobed
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight, Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Dry, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
All year
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Ample Water
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight, Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Drought and Salt, Heat Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects, Hoverflies
Birds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Eye irritation
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available, Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Removes pimples, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation
No Beauty Benefits
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Insect Repellent, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Suppresses or replaces native plants, Versatility
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, epilepsy, Fever, Skin irritation, Skin Redness
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Oil is used as fuel, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used in biomass
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
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
JATROPHA
CERCIS canadensis
Common Name
Barbados nut, purging nut, physic nut, or JCL
Eastern Redbud
In Hindi
रतनजोत
Eastern Redbud
In German
Purgiernuß
OstRedbud
In French
purghère
Redbud Orient
In Spanish
frailejón
Eastern Redbud
In Greek
jatropha
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
galamaluco
Redbud oriental
In Polish
jatrofa
Redbud wschodniej
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Fabales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Jatropheae
Cercideae
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Caesalpiniaceae
Season and Care of Jatropha and Eastern Redbud
Season and care of Jatropha and Eastern Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Jatropha and Eastern Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jatropha season is All year and Eastern Redbud season is All year. The type of soil for Jatropha is Dry, Sand and for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jatropha is Slightly Alkaline and for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jatropha and Eastern Redbud Physical Information
Jatropha and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Jatropha height is 200.00 cm and width 400.00 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Jatropha and Eastern Redbud are as follows:
Jatropha flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple and Pink
Jatropha leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
- Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Care of Jatropha and Eastern Redbud
Care of Jatropha and Eastern Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jatropha pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Jatropha needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.