Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, South America
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
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Cercis
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
3-9
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Purple, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial 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
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Fruit Bats
Birds
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
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
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
CERCIS canadensis
Common Name
Sugar Apple
Eastern Redbud
In Hindi
सीताफल
Eastern Redbud
In German
Zuckerapfel
OstRedbud
In French
Sugar Apple
Redbud Orient
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
Eastern Redbud
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
Pinha
Redbud oriental
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
Redbud wschodniej
In Latin
Sugar Apple
Cercis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Fabales
Family
Annonaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Maloideae
Caesalpiniaceae
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Eastern Redbud
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Eastern Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Eastern Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Eastern Redbud season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sugar Apple and Eastern Redbud Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Eastern Redbud are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
- Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Care of Sugar Apple and Eastern Redbud
Care of Sugar Apple and Eastern Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape and Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Sugar Apple 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.