Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
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
Deep, Fertile bottom land, Hilly upland habitat, Well Drained
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
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
Purple, Burgundy, Brown
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Purple, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Copper, Orange Red
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
Magnesium sulphate, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Phosphorous, Potassium
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
breathing problems, Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Malaria, Rheumatism, Urine infections, Vomiting
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Used As Food, 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
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ASIMINA triloba
CERCIS canadensis
Common Name
Pawpaw
Eastern Redbud
In Hindi
गंदा संयंत्र
Eastern Redbud
In German
Papaya Pflanze
OstRedbud
In French
usine de papaye
Redbud Orient
In Spanish
planta de la papaya
Eastern Redbud
In Greek
φυτό pawpaw
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
planta mamão
Redbud oriental
In Polish
pawpaw roślin
Redbud wschodniej
In Latin
quince herba
Cercis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Fabales
Family
Annonaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Asimina Adans
Cercis
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Cercideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Caesalpiniaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pawpaw and Eastern Redbud
Season and care of Pawpaw and Eastern Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Pawpaw and Eastern Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pawpaw season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pawpaw is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pawpaw is Acidic, Neutral and for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pawpaw and Eastern Redbud Physical Information
Pawpaw and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Pawpaw height is 1,371.60 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Pawpaw and Eastern Redbud are as follows:
Pawpaw flower color: Purple, Burgundy and Brown
Pawpaw leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
- Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Care of Pawpaw and Eastern Redbud
Care of Pawpaw and Eastern Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pawpaw pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Pawpaw 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.