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About Eastern Redbud and Tamarisk


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Tree  
Tree  

Origin
Turkey, Iraq, Western Asia, India  
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
Tamarix Chinensis, French Tamarisk, Kashgar Tamarix, Tamarix Odessana, Tamarix Tetrandra  
Cercis  

Number of Varieties
50  
99+
25  
99+

Habitat
Floodplains, marshes, Riverbanks, Shores of rivers or lakes  
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods  

USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13  
3-9  

AHS Heat Zone
12-1  
9-6  

Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 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
Upright/Erect  
Oval or Rounded  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
460.00 cm  
99+
760.00 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
460.00 cm  
99+
760.00 cm  
29

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Purple  
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
-  
Brown, Chocolate  

Leaf Color in Spring
Green  
Purple, Plum  

Leaf Color in Summer
Green  
Dark Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
Green  
Yellow, Yellow green  

Leaf Color in Winter
-  
-  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Scale-like imbricate  
Heart-shaped  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Summer  
Spring, Summer, Fall  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Growth Rate
Very Fast  
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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
No  

Tolerances
Drought and Salt, Heat And Humidity  
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground  
Ground  

How to Plant?
Seedlings  
Seedlings, Stem Planting  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Low  

Watering Plants
  
  

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
  
  

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  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Prune after flowering, 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
Mineral deficiencies, Red blotch, Root knot nematode, Scale, yellow-poplar weevil  
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale  

Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Salt  
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site  

Facts

Flowers
-  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No  
Yes  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
Yes  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Fine  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Glossy  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
Yes  
No  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
Yes  

Attracts
-  
Birds  

Allergy
allergic reaction  
Mild Allergen  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes  
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes  

Beauty Benefits
-  
-  

Edible Uses
Yes  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Liver problems, Rheumatism, Skin wounds, Tooth ache  
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia  

Part of Plant Used
Sap, Wood  
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds  

Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties  
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
Screening / Wind Break  
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
TAMARIX dioica  
CERCIS canadensis  

Common Name
Dioecious Tamarisk, Tamarisk  
Eastern Redbud  

In Hindi
तामरिस्क  
Eastern Redbud  

In German
Tamariske  
OstRedbud  

In French
tamarinier  
Redbud Orient  

In Spanish
tamarisco  
Eastern Redbud  

In Greek
ταμαρίς  
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά  

In Portuguese
tamarisco  
Redbud oriental  

In Polish
tamaryszek  
Redbud wschodniej  

In Latin
nemore  
Cercis  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Tracheophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Caryophyllales  
Fabales  

Family
Tamaricaceae  
Fabaceae  

Genus
Tamarix  
Cercis  

Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  

Tribe
-  
Cercideae  

Subfamily
-  
Caesalpiniaceae  

Number of Species
55  
99+
10  
99+

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Properties of Tamarisk and Eastern Redbud

Wondering what are the properties of Tamarisk and Eastern Redbud? We provide you with everything About Tamarisk and Eastern Redbud. Tamarisk doesn't have thorns and Eastern Redbud doesn't have thorns. Also Tamarisk does not have fragrant flowers. Tamarisk has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Eastern Redbud has allergic reactions like allergic reaction. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Tamarisk and Eastern Redbud and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Tamarisk and Eastern Redbud

Season and care of Tamarisk and Eastern Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Tamarisk and Eastern Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tamarisk season is Summer and Eastern Redbud season is Summer. The type of soil for Tamarisk is Loam, Sand and for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tamarisk is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Tamarisk and Eastern Redbud Physical Information

Tamarisk and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarisk height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Tamarisk and Eastern Redbud are as follows:

Care of Tamarisk and Eastern Redbud

Care of Tamarisk and Eastern Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tamarisk pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Prune after flowering, 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 Tamarisk 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.

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