Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
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
Not Available
Cercis
Habitat
Not Available
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 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
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Purple, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green, Chartreuse
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
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
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
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles
Birds
Allergy
Cold, Irritate the mucus membrane, Sinuses
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Hypotensive
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as a 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
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ALLIUM cepa( Aggregatum Group)
CERCIS canadensis
Common Name
Scallion, Shallot
Eastern Redbud
In Hindi
Shallot
Eastern Redbud
In German
Schalotte
OstRedbud
In French
échalote
Redbud Orient
In Spanish
chalote
Eastern Redbud
In Greek
είδος κρεμμυδιού
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
Sallot
Redbud oriental
In Polish
Sallot
Redbud wschodniej
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Fabales
Family
Liliaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Cercideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Caesalpiniaceae
Season and Care of Shallot and Eastern Redbud
Season and care of Shallot and Eastern Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Shallot and Eastern Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shallot season is Summer and Eastern Redbud season is Summer. The type of soil for Shallot is Loam, Sand and for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shallot is Neutral and for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Shallot and Eastern Redbud Physical Information
Shallot and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Shallot height is 30.00 cm and width 10.20 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Shallot and Eastern Redbud are as follows:
Shallot flower color: White
Shallot leaf color: Green, Light Green
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
- Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Care of Shallot and Eastern Redbud
Care of Shallot and Eastern Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shallot 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 Shallot 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.