Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
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 Avaialble
Cercis
Habitat
Woodland Garden Secondary
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
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
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Rose
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Silver
Purple, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown, Silver
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
-
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 watering once a week
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
Balanced organic fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew, Spot anthracnose
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
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Scale Insects, Snails
Birds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Formal Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Odontalgic, Stomachic
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for flooring, cabinet making
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
MAGNOLIA macrophylla
CERCIS canadensis
Common Name
Bigleaf Magnolia, Large-leaved Cucumber Tree, Umbrella Tree
Eastern Redbud
In Hindi
मैगनोलिया
Eastern Redbud
In German
Umbrella Tree
OstRedbud
In French
Umbrella Tree
Redbud Orient
In Spanish
Árbol de paraguas
Eastern Redbud
In Greek
Umbrella Tree
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
Árvore de guarda-chuva
Redbud oriental
In Polish
Umbrella Tree
Redbud wschodniej
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Fabales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Magnolioideae
Caesalpiniaceae
Season and Care of Umbrella Tree and Eastern Redbud
Season and care of Umbrella Tree and Eastern Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Tree and Eastern Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Tree is Clay, Loam and for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Umbrella Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Umbrella Tree and Eastern Redbud Physical Information
Umbrella Tree and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Tree and Eastern Redbud are as follows:
Umbrella Tree flower color: White
Umbrella Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green and Silver
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
- Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Care of Umbrella Tree and Eastern Redbud
Care of Umbrella Tree and Eastern Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Umbrella 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.