Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Tree
  
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, 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
C. odorata var. fruitcosa (Craib) J. Sincl.
  
Cercis
  
Habitat
Humid climates, Lowland
  
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
  
3-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
  
9-6
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
  
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
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Light Yellow
  
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Black
  
Brown, Chocolate
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
  
Purple, Plum
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Yellow, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
  
Heart-shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
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
Indeterminate
  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
  
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
  
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Average Water
  
Ample Water
  
In Winter
Ample 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, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Prune in winter, Prune to control growth
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
  
Fertilizers
Fertilizer every month during spring
  
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
  
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
  
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Birds
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Mild Allergen
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Perfumes
  
No Beauty Benefits
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Not Available
  
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antidepressant, Antiseborrhoeic, Antiseptic, Aphrodisiac, Nervine
  
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as Ornamental plant
  
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
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
  
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
  
Botanical Name
CANANGA odorata
  
CERCIS canadensis
  
Common Name
Chanel No.5 Tree, Perfume Tree, Ylang-Ylang
  
Eastern Redbud
  
In Hindi
Ylang-Ylang
  
Eastern Redbud
  
In German
Ylang-Ylang
  
OstRedbud
  
In French
Ylang-Ylang
  
Redbud Orient
  
In Spanish
Ylang-Ylang
  
Eastern Redbud
  
In Greek
Ylang-Ylang
  
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
  
In Portuguese
Ylang-Ylang
  
Redbud oriental
  
In Polish
Jagodlin
  
Redbud wschodniej
  
In Latin
Ylang-Ylang
  
Cercis
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Spermatophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Dicotyledonae
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Magnoliales
  
Fabales
  
Family
Annonaceae
  
Fabaceae
  
Genus
Cananga
  
Cercis
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Cercideae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Caesalpiniaceae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Ylang-Ylang and Eastern Redbud
Season and care of Ylang-Ylang and Eastern Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Ylang-Ylang and Eastern Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ylang-Ylang season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ylang-Ylang is Loam, Sand and for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ylang-Ylang is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ylang-Ylang and Eastern Redbud Physical Information
Ylang-Ylang and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Ylang-Ylang height is 910.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Ylang-Ylang and Eastern Redbud are as follows:
Ylang-Ylang flower color: Light Yellow
Ylang-Ylang leaf color: Green and Light Green
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
- Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Care of Ylang-Ylang and Eastern Redbud
Care of Ylang-Ylang and Eastern Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ylang-Ylang pruning is done Prune in winter and Prune to control growth and Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Ylang-Ylang needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.