Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Perennial
  
Tree
  
Origin
California
  
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
Not Available
  
Cercis
  
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
  
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
  
3-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
  
9-6
  
Sunset Zone
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 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
Upright/Erect
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Yellow
  
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
  
Brown, Chocolate
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
  
Purple, Plum
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
  
Yellow, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
  
Heart-shaped
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
  
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
Neutral, Alkaline
  
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 nearly to the ground in late fall
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
  
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
  
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
  
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Not Available
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
  
Birds
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
Mild Allergen
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
No Beauty Benefits
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
  
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
  
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
  
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
  
Other Uses
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, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
  
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
  
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
  
CERCIS canadensis
  
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
  
Eastern Redbud
  
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
  
Eastern Redbud
  
In German
Matilija Poppy
  
OstRedbud
  
In French
Matilija Poppy
  
Redbud Orient
  
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
  
Eastern Redbud
  
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
  
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
  
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
  
Redbud oriental
  
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
  
Redbud wschodniej
  
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
  
Cercis
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Papaverales
  
Fabales
  
Family
Papaveraceae
  
Fabaceae
  
Genus
Romneya
  
Cercis
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Cercideae
  
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
  
Caesalpiniaceae
  
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Eastern Redbud
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Eastern Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Eastern Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Eastern Redbud season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Matilija Poppy and Eastern Redbud Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Eastern Redbud are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
- Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Care of Matilija Poppy and Eastern Redbud
Care of Matilija Poppy and Eastern Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Matilija Poppy 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.