Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Tree
  
Origin
California, 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
Not Available
  
Cercis
  
Habitat
Not Available
  
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
  
3-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-7
  
9-6
  
Sunset Zone
H1, 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
Upright/Erect
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
2,440.00 cm
  
14
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Not Available
  
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Brown, Chocolate
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Purple, Plum
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Yellow, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
  
Heart-shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Not Available
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Not Available
  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water less during winter
  
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, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, 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 late summer or fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
  
Fertilizers
very little fertilizers at a time
  
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Monterey pine midge, Monterey pine needleminer, Monterey pine scale, Monterey pine shoot moth, Monterey pine tip moth, Monterey pine weevil, Needle rust, Needlecast disease, Pine needle scale, Pinewood nematode, Pitch canker, Red blotch, Red turpentine beetle, Root rot, Spider mites, Western gall rust
  
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
  
Flowers
None
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Birds
  
Allergy
Asthma, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
  
Mild Allergen
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
No Beauty Benefits
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
  
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
  
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Wood
  
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
  
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
  
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, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
  
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
  
Botanical Name
PINUS radiata
  
CERCIS canadensis
  
Common Name
Monterey Pine
  
Eastern Redbud
  
In Hindi
मोंटेरी पाइन
  
Eastern Redbud
  
In German
Monterey-Kiefer
  
OstRedbud
  
In French
Monterey Pine
  
Redbud Orient
  
In Spanish
El pino de Monterrey
  
Eastern Redbud
  
In Greek
Monterey Pine
  
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
  
In Portuguese
Monterey Pine
  
Redbud oriental
  
In Polish
Monterey Pine
  
Redbud wschodniej
  
In Latin
Pine
  
Cercis
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Pinophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Pinopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Pinales
  
Fabales
  
Family
Pinaceae
  
Fabaceae
  
Genus
Pinus
  
Cercis
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Cercideae
  
Subfamily
Pinoideae
  
Caesalpiniaceae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Monterey Pine and Eastern Redbud
Season and care of Monterey Pine and Eastern Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Monterey Pine and Eastern Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Monterey Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Monterey Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Monterey Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Monterey Pine and Eastern Redbud Physical Information
Monterey Pine and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Monterey Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Monterey Pine and Eastern Redbud are as follows:
Monterey Pine flower color: Not Available
Monterey Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
- Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Care of Monterey Pine and Eastern Redbud
Care of Monterey Pine and Eastern Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Monterey Pine pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall 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 Monterey Pine 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.