Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
China
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
Banks, Slopes
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-9
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
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Yellow 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, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
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
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Pollution, Shade areas
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, use all-purpose fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Sooty Mold
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Pollution, Shade areas
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Food for animals, 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
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
SARCOCOCCA confusa
CERCIS canadensis
Common Name
Sweet Box
Eastern Redbud
In Hindi
Sarcococca confusa
Eastern Redbud
In German
Sarcococca verwirrt
OstRedbud
In French
Sarcococca confus
Redbud Orient
In Spanish
Sarcococca confundido
Eastern Redbud
In Greek
Sarcococca συγχέεται
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
Sarcococca confuso
Redbud oriental
In Polish
sarcococca mylić
Redbud wschodniej
In Latin
confusa Sarcococca
Cercis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Caesalpiniaceae
Season and Care of Sarcococca confusa and Eastern Redbud
Season and care of Sarcococca confusa and Eastern Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Sarcococca confusa and Eastern Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sarcococca confusa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sarcococca confusa is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sarcococca confusa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sarcococca confusa and Eastern Redbud Physical Information
Sarcococca confusa and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Sarcococca confusa height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Sarcococca confusa and Eastern Redbud are as follows:
Sarcococca confusa flower color: White and Ivory
Sarcococca confusa leaf color: Dark Green and Yellow green
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
- Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Care of Sarcococca confusa and Eastern Redbud
Care of Sarcococca confusa and Eastern Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sarcococca confusa pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in summer, 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 Sarcococca confusa 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.