Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeast Asia, Southern Asia, Tropical Indomalaya
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
Broad-Leaved Forests, Subtropical forests, tropical environments
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-6
Sunset Zone
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
Not Available
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Gold, Tan, Yellow
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Purple, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Dry, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Mid Spring, Mid Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Alternate Days
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Dry, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, General garden fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Not Available, Red blotch
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Caterpillar, Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Not Available, Vomiting
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin condition, Perfumes
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Combats Stress, Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
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, Shady Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Magnolia champaca
CERCIS canadensis
Common Name
champak
Eastern Redbud
In Hindi
चंपक
Eastern Redbud
In German
champaka
OstRedbud
In French
magnolia champaca
Redbud Orient
In Spanish
champaca magnolia
Eastern Redbud
In Greek
μανόλιας Champaca
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
magnólia champaca
Redbud oriental
In Polish
Magnolia champaca
Redbud wschodniej
In Latin
Magnolia champaca
Cercis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Fabales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Cercideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Caesalpiniaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Michelia Champaca and Eastern Redbud
Season and care of Michelia Champaca and Eastern Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Michelia Champaca and Eastern Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Michelia Champaca season is Early Summer and Summer and Eastern Redbud season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Michelia Champaca is Dry, Loam and for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Michelia Champaca is Slightly Acidic and for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Michelia Champaca and Eastern Redbud Physical Information
Michelia Champaca and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Michelia Champaca height is 750.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Michelia Champaca and Eastern Redbud are as follows:
Michelia Champaca flower color: Gold, Tan and Yellow
Michelia Champaca leaf color: Green
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
- Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Care of Michelia Champaca and Eastern Redbud
Care of Michelia Champaca and Eastern Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Michelia Champaca pruning is done Prune in winter and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Michelia Champaca 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.