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About Eastern Redbud and Mandarin


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Fruit  
Tree  

Origin
Southeastern Asia  
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
-  
Cercis  

Number of Varieties
35  
99+
25  
99+

Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained  
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods  

USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11  
3-9  

AHS Heat Zone
10-8  
9-6  

Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 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
180.00 cm  
99+
760.00 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
300.00 cm  
99+
760.00 cm  
29

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White, Red, Purple  
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
Orange Red  
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
Light Green  
-  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Elliptic  
Heart-shaped  

Thorns
Yes  
No  

Season

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

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial 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
Spring, Late Spring  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
No  

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

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground  
Ground  

How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings  
Seedlings, Stem Planting  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Low  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently  
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
  
  

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, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, 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, Apply N-P-K  
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers  

Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Chlorosis, Red blotch, Scale insects, Whiteflies  
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale  

Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Dry Conditions  
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
Yes  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
Yes  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes  
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, Butterflies  
Birds  

Allergy
Anaphylaxis  
Mild Allergen  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Borders  
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
Digestion problems, Digestive disorders  
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia  

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

Other Uses
Used as a laxative  
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, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier  
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
CITRUS reticulata 'Clementine'( Mandarin Group)  
CERCIS canadensis  

Common Name
Clementine Mandarin, Mandarin  
Eastern Redbud  

In Hindi
Mandarin  
Eastern Redbud  

In German
Mandarin  
OstRedbud  

In French
mandarin  
Redbud Orient  

In Spanish
mandarín  
Eastern Redbud  

In Greek
Μανταρίνι  
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά  

In Portuguese
tangerina  
Redbud oriental  

In Polish
Mandarynka  
Redbud wschodniej  

In Latin
Latin  
Cercis  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Tracheophyta  
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
400  
99+
10  
99+

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Properties of Mandarin and Eastern Redbud

Wondering what are the properties of Mandarin and Eastern Redbud? We provide you with everything About Mandarin and Eastern Redbud. Mandarin has thorns and Eastern Redbud doesn't have thorns. Also Mandarin does not have fragrant flowers. Mandarin has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis and Eastern Redbud has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis. 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 Mandarin and Eastern Redbud and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Mandarin and Eastern Redbud

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

Mandarin and Eastern Redbud Physical Information

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

Care of Mandarin and Eastern Redbud

Care of Mandarin and Eastern Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mandarin pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, 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 Mandarin 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.

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