Wintersweet

Eastern Redbud

About Wintersweet and Eastern Redbud

Wintersweet

Eastern Redbud

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Tree

Origin

China

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

Chimonanthus praecox, Chimonanthus zhejiangensis

Cercis

Number of Varieties

125

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Habitat

Mountain Slopes, Mountain tops, Mountains

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

7-93-9

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AHS Heat Zone

9-4

9-6

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

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

300.00 cm760.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

180.00 cm760.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Yellow, Dark Red, Sienna

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Brown, Chocolate

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Purple, Plum

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow green

Yellow, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Acuminate

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not water excessively, Water Deeply

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

Ample Water

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune for size control, 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, Apply N-P-K

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Pests and diseases free, Red blotch

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Plant Tolerance

Cold climate, Drought, Frost

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bonsai, Ornamental use

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antiphlogistic, Antirheumatic

Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Other Uses

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

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Mixed Border

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CHIMONANTHUS praecox

CERCIS canadensis

Common Name

Winter Sweet Japanese allspice

Eastern Redbud

In Hindi

Wintersweet

Eastern Redbud

In German

Wintersweet

OstRedbud

In French

Wintersweet

Redbud Orient

In Spanish

wintersweet

Eastern Redbud

In Greek

Wintersweet

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

In Portuguese

wintersweet

Redbud oriental

In Polish

Wintersweet

Redbud wschodniej

In Latin

Wintersweet

Cercis

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Family

Calycanthaceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Chimonanthus

Cercis

Clade

Angiosperms, Magnoliids

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cercideae

Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae

Number of Species

1110

1 27800

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Properties of Wintersweet and Eastern Redbud

Wondering what are the properties of Wintersweet and Eastern Redbud? We provide you with everything About Wintersweet and Eastern Redbud. Wintersweet doesn't have thorns and Eastern Redbud doesn't have thorns. Also Wintersweet does not have fragrant flowers. Wintersweet has allergic reactions like and Eastern Redbud has allergic reactions like . 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 Wintersweet and Eastern Redbud and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Wintersweet and Eastern Redbud

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

Wintersweet and Eastern Redbud Physical Information

Wintersweet and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Wintersweet height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Wintersweet and Eastern Redbud are as follows:

Wintersweet flower color: Light Yellow, Dark Red and Sienna
Wintersweet leaf color: Green
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum

Care of Wintersweet and Eastern Redbud

Care of Wintersweet and Eastern Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wintersweet pruning is done Prune for size control, 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 Wintersweet 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.