Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Middle Africa
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
Kigelia africana
Cercis
Habitat
Riverine forest, wooded grassland
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 19, 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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Dark Red, Tan
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Purple, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs a lot of water initially
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Poisonous when unripe
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Slow downs aging
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Gynaecological, Malaria, STDs
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Part of Plant Used
Dried seeds, Leaves
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used to flavour beer, Used to produce a red dye
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, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
KIGELIA africana
CERCIS canadensis
Common Name
Sausage Tree
Eastern Redbud
In Hindi
Sausage Tree
Eastern Redbud
In German
Sausage Tree
OstRedbud
In French
saucisse Arbre
Redbud Orient
In Spanish
Árbol de salchicha
Eastern Redbud
In Greek
λουκάνικο δέντρο
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
Árvore de salsicha
Redbud oriental
In Polish
kiełbasa Drzewo
Redbud wschodniej
In Latin
farciminis ligno
Cercis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bignoniaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Caesalpiniaceae
Season and Care of Sausage Tree and Eastern Redbud
Season and care of Sausage Tree and Eastern Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Sausage Tree and Eastern Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sausage Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sausage Tree is Loam, Sand and for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sausage Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sausage Tree and Eastern Redbud Physical Information
Sausage Tree and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Sausage Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Sausage Tree and Eastern Redbud are as follows:
Sausage Tree flower color: Dark Red and Tan
Sausage Tree 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 Sausage Tree and Eastern Redbud
Care of Sausage Tree and Eastern Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sausage 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 Sausage 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.