Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Tree
  
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
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
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
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
  
Heart-shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Medium
  
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
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
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 Plants
  
  
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
  
  
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
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
Yes
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds, Caterpillar, Not Available
  
Birds
  
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Not Available, Vomiting
  
Mild Allergen
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin condition, Perfumes
  
No Beauty Benefits
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
  
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
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
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Magnoliales
  
Fabales
  
Family
Magnoliaceae
  
Fabaceae
  
Genus
Magnolia
  
Cercis
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Cercideae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Caesalpiniaceae
  
Number of Species
Not Available