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About Limequat and Eastern Redbud


About Eastern Redbud and Limequat


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Fruit  
Tree  

Origin
-  
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
Eustis, Lakeland, Tavares  
Cercis  

Number of Varieties
3  
99+
25  
99+

Habitat
gardens, Woodlands  
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods  

USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12  
3-9  

AHS Heat Zone
12-6  
9-6  

Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 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
Oval or Rounded  
Oval or Rounded  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
300.00 cm  
99+
760.00 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
180.00 cm  
99+
760.00 cm  
29

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White  
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green  
Brown, Chocolate  

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green  
Purple, Plum  

Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green  
Dark Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green  
Yellow, Yellow green  

Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green  
-  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Ovate  
Heart-shaped  

Thorns
Yes  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Spring, Summer, Fall  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Growth Rate
Slow  
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
Late Spring, Early Summer  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring  

Repeat Bloomer
Yes  
No  

Tolerances
Drought  
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site  

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot  
Ground  

How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings  
Seedlings, Stem Planting  

Plant Maintenance
High  
Low  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings  
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer  

In Summer
Moderate  
Lots of watering  

In Spring
Ample Water  
Ample Water  

In Winter
Less Watering  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

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
Remove dead branches  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches  

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers  
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers  

Pests and Diseases
Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner  
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale  

Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site  

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes  
No  

Edible Fruit
Yes  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes  
Yes  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
No  
Yes  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Medium  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
Glossy  
Glossy  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
No  
Yes  

Attracts
-  
Birds  

Allergy
-  
Mild Allergen  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes  
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes  

Beauty Benefits
-  
-  

Edible Uses
Yes  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Fiber, Vitamin C  
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia  

Part of Plant Used
Fruits  
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds  

Other Uses
Used As Food, Used in making beverages  
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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees  
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
X CITROFORTUNELLA floridana  
CERCIS canadensis  

Common Name
Limequat  
Eastern Redbud  

In Hindi
Limequat  
Eastern Redbud  

In German
Limequat  
OstRedbud  

In French
Limequat  
Redbud Orient  

In Spanish
Limequat  
Eastern Redbud  

In Greek
Limequat  
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά  

In Portuguese
Limequat  
Redbud oriental  

In Polish
Limequat  
Redbud wschodniej  

In Latin
Limequat  
Cercis  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Tracheophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Sapindales  
Fabales  

Family
Rutaceae  
Fabaceae  

Genus
Citrus  
Cercis  

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  

Tribe
-  
Cercideae  

Subfamily
-  
Caesalpiniaceae  

Number of Species
1  
10  
99+

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Properties of Limequat and Eastern Redbud

Wondering what are the properties of Limequat and Eastern Redbud? We provide you with everything About Limequat and Eastern Redbud. Limequat has thorns and Eastern Redbud doesn't have thorns. Also Limequat does not have fragrant flowers. Limequat has allergic reactions like and Eastern Redbud has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Limequat and Eastern Redbud and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Limequat and Eastern Redbud

Season and care of Limequat and Eastern Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Limequat and Eastern Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Limequat season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Limequat is Loam, Sand and for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Limequat is Acidic, Neutral and for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Limequat and Eastern Redbud Physical Information

Limequat and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Limequat height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Limequat and Eastern Redbud are as follows:

Care of Limequat and Eastern Redbud

Care of Limequat and Eastern Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Limequat pruning is done Remove dead branches and Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Limequat needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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