Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Madagascar
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
Habitat
gardens, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Pink, Hot Pink, Magenta, Rose
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Purple, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, 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, Winter, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Formal Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry, Grown for shade
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
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
DOMBEYA wallichii
CERCIS canadensis
Common Name
Pinkball, Pink ball tree, Tropical hydrangea
Eastern Redbud
In Hindi
Pink Ball Tree
Eastern Redbud
In German
Pink Ball Tree
OstRedbud
In French
Pink Ball Tree
Redbud Orient
In Spanish
Pink Ball Tree
Eastern Redbud
In Greek
Pink Ball Tree
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
Pink Ball Tree
Redbud oriental
In Polish
Dombeja Wallicha
Redbud wschodniej
In Latin
Pink Ball Tree
Cercis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Dombeyoideae
Caesalpiniaceae
Season and Care of Pink Ball Tree and Eastern Redbud
Season and care of Pink Ball Tree and Eastern Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Ball Tree and Eastern Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Ball Tree season is Spring and Winter and Eastern Redbud season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pink Ball Tree is Loam, Sand and for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Ball Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pink Ball Tree and Eastern Redbud Physical Information
Pink Ball Tree and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Ball Tree height is 550.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Ball Tree and Eastern Redbud are as follows:
Pink Ball Tree flower color: Pink, Hot Pink, Magenta and Rose
Pink Ball Tree 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 Pink Ball Tree and Eastern Redbud
Care of Pink Ball Tree and Eastern Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Ball Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Pink Ball Tree 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.