Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Melanesia, Australia
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
Ceiba casearia, Bombax pentandrum
Cercis
Habitat
Tropical regions
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Orange Red
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
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 Shape
Palmate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Red blotch, Root rot
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Headache, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress, wheezing
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin irritation
-
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac, Diuretic
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Ceiba pentandra
CERCIS canadensis
Common Name
Cotton Tree, Red Kapok, Red-silk-cotton Tree
Eastern Redbud
In Hindi
सफ़ेद सेमल / शाल्मली
Eastern Redbud
In German
Kapok baum
OstRedbud
In French
Fromager
Redbud Orient
In Spanish
Ceiba
Eastern Redbud
In Greek
Ceiba
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
Mafumeira
Redbud oriental
In Polish
Puchowiec pięciopręcikowy
Redbud wschodniej
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bombacaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Caesalpiniaceae
Season and Care of Kapok and Eastern Redbud
Season and care of Kapok and Eastern Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Kapok and Eastern Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kapok season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kapok is Loam, Sand and for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kapok is Acidic, Neutral and for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kapok and Eastern Redbud Physical Information
Kapok and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Kapok height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Kapok and Eastern Redbud are as follows:
Kapok flower color: Red and Orange Red
Kapok leaf color: Green
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
- Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Care of Kapok and Eastern Redbud
Care of Kapok and Eastern Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kapok pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches and Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Kapok needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.