Pinkroot

Eastern Redbud

About Pinkroot and Eastern Redbud

Pinkroot

Eastern Redbud

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Tree

Origin

North America, Europe, Africa, Asia

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

Cercis

Number of Varieties

125

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Habitat

Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-83-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

9-6

Sunset Zone

21,22

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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

91.40 cm760.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm760.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Chocolate

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Purple, Plum

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Several shades of Green

Yellow, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, From bulbs

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

Ample Water

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, 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, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Plant Tolerance

Shallow soil, Soil Compaction

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Birds

Allergy

Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Provides ground cover

Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids

Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia

Part of Plant Used

Leaf Stalks, Stem

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes

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

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Spigelia marilandica

CERCIS canadensis

Common Name

Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink

Eastern Redbud

In Hindi

pinkroot

Eastern Redbud

In German

Spigelia

OstRedbud

In French

Spigelia

Redbud Orient

In Spanish

Spigelia

Eastern Redbud

In Greek

Spigelia

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

In Portuguese

Spigelia

Redbud oriental

In Polish

Spigelia

Redbud wschodniej

In Latin

Spigelia

Cercis

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Gentianales

Fabales

Family

Loganiceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Spigelia

Cercis

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cercideae

Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae

Number of Species

6010

1 27800

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Properties of Pinkroot and Eastern Redbud

Wondering what are the properties of Pinkroot and Eastern Redbud? We provide you with everything About Pinkroot and Eastern Redbud. Pinkroot doesn't have thorns and Eastern Redbud doesn't have thorns. Also Pinkroot does not have fragrant flowers. Pinkroot has allergic reactions like Red eyes, Vomiting and wheezing and Eastern Redbud has allergic reactions like Red eyes, Vomiting and wheezing. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Pinkroot and Eastern Redbud and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Pinkroot and Eastern Redbud

Season and care of Pinkroot and Eastern Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Pinkroot and Eastern Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Pinkroot and Eastern Redbud Physical Information

Pinkroot and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Pinkroot and Eastern Redbud are as follows:

Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum

Care of Pinkroot and Eastern Redbud

Care of Pinkroot and Eastern Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, 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 Pinkroot 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.