Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico
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
Philadelphus coronarius, Philadelphus lewisii
Cercis
Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
3-9
Sunset Zone
6, 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
Flower Color
White
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Purple, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
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 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 if you want to improve plant shape
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Red blotch
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, Glowing Skin, Treatment of Dark Spots
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Tropical, Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CHOISYA ternata
CERCIS canadensis
Common Name
Mexican Orange, Mock Orange
Eastern Redbud
In Hindi
Philadelphus
Eastern Redbud
In German
Pfeifensträucher
OstRedbud
In French
Philadelphus
Redbud Orient
In Spanish
Philadelphus
Eastern Redbud
In Greek
Philadelphus
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
Philadelphus
Redbud oriental
In Polish
Jaśminowiec
Redbud wschodniej
In Latin
Philadelphus
Cercis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Philadlephus
Cercis
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Philadelpheae
Cercideae
Subfamily
Hydrangeoideae
Caesalpiniaceae
Season and Care of Mock Orange and Eastern Redbud
Season and care of Mock Orange and Eastern Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Mock Orange and Eastern Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mock Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mock Orange is Loam, Sand and for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mock Orange is Acidic, Neutral and for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mock Orange and Eastern Redbud Physical Information
Mock Orange and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Mock Orange height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Mock Orange and Eastern Redbud are as follows:
Mock Orange flower color: White
Mock Orange leaf color: Green and Light Green
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
- Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Care of Mock Orange and Eastern Redbud
Care of Mock Orange and Eastern Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mock Orange pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Mock Orange 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.