Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
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
Ficus benjamina
Cercis
Habitat
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Purple, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Layering
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Water carefully
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, Partial shade
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
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Any balanced general purpose fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Soft scales
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Reduce Bruises
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Container
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
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
FICUS benjamina
CERCIS canadensis
Common Name
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
Eastern Redbud
In Hindi
रो अंजीर
Eastern Redbud
In German
Birkenfeige
OstRedbud
In French
figuier pleureur
Redbud Orient
In Spanish
higo llorón
Eastern Redbud
In Greek
κλάμα σύκο
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
chorando fig
Redbud oriental
In Polish
płacz rys
Redbud wschodniej
In Latin
Plorans ficum
Cercis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Caesalpiniaceae
Season and Care of Weeping Fig and Eastern Redbud
Season and care of Weeping Fig and Eastern Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Weeping Fig and Eastern Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Weeping Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand and for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Weeping Fig and Eastern Redbud Physical Information
Weeping Fig and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Weeping Fig and Eastern Redbud are as follows:
Weeping Fig flower color:
Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
- Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Care of Weeping Fig and Eastern Redbud
Care of Weeping Fig and Eastern Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Weeping Fig 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 Weeping Fig 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.