Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, California
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
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
3-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Magenta
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Bronze
Purple, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Sienna, Rose
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
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
occasional watering once established
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
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
Anthracnose, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
soil stabilisation
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seedpod, Seeds
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to weave baskets
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CERCIS occidentalis
CERCIS canadensis
Common Name
California Redbud, Western Redbud
Eastern Redbud
In Hindi
Western Redbud
Eastern Redbud
In German
West Redbud
OstRedbud
In French
Redbud Western
Redbud Orient
In Spanish
Redbud Occidental
Eastern Redbud
In Greek
Δυτική κουτσουπιά
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
Redbud ocidental
Redbud oriental
In Polish
Zachodnia Redbud
Redbud wschodniej
In Latin
Western Cercis
Cercis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cercideae
Cercideae
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Caesalpiniaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Western Redbud and Eastern Redbud
Season and care of Western Redbud and Eastern Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Western Redbud and Eastern Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Western Redbud season is Spring and Fall and Eastern Redbud season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Western Redbud is Clay, Loam and for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Western Redbud is Acidic, Neutral and for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Western Redbud and Eastern Redbud Physical Information
Western Redbud and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Western Redbud height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Western Redbud and Eastern Redbud are as follows:
Western Redbud flower color: Magenta
Western Redbud leaf color: Bronze
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
- Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Care of Western Redbud and Eastern Redbud
Care of Western Redbud and Eastern Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Western Redbud 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 Western Redbud 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.