Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Brazil
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
Tropical regions
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 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, Purple, Lavender
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, 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
-
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Tolerances
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Tip cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
High
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Average Water Needs
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply N-P-K, Water soluble fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Yellow Leaves
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Toxic
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Antirheumatic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping, useful as a ground cover
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
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia pauciflora
CERCIS canadensis
Common Name
Raintree, yesterday today and tomorrow, Brazil raintree
Eastern Redbud
In Hindi
Raintree
Eastern Redbud
In German
raintree
OstRedbud
In French
raintree
Redbud Orient
In Spanish
raintree
Eastern Redbud
In Greek
Raintree
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
Raintree
Redbud oriental
In Polish
Raintree
Redbud wschodniej
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Petunioideae
Caesalpiniaceae
Season and Care of Raintree and Eastern Redbud
Season and care of Raintree and Eastern Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Raintree and Eastern Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Raintree season is and Eastern Redbud season is . The type of soil for Raintree is Loam, Sand and for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Raintree is Acidic, Neutral and for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Raintree and Eastern Redbud Physical Information
Raintree and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Raintree height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Raintree and Eastern Redbud are as follows:
Raintree flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Raintree 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 Raintree and Eastern Redbud
Care of Raintree and Eastern Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Raintree pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Raintree 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.