Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
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
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Types
Cercis
Plectranthus barbatus
Number of Varieties
2560
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40000
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Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
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USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9-9999
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99
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AHS Heat Zone
9-6
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Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
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Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Plant Size
Minimum Height
760.00 cm40.00 cm
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3900
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Minimum Width
760.00 cm30.00 cm
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6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
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Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green
Shape
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Toothed
Thorns
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Late Summer
Repeat Bloomer
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Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Ample Water
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Damp
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Leaf spot, Root knot nematode, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
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Flowers
✔
✘
✔
✘
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fruits
Showy Fruit
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✘
✔
✘
Edible Fruit
✔
✘
✔
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Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Leaf
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Bark/Stem
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Foliage
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Bark
✔
✘
✔
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Evergreen
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✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
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Self-Sowing
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Attracts
Birds
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Allergy
Mild Allergen
Cough, flushing of face, Low blood pressure, restlessness, stinging, Throat itching, tremor
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
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Edible Uses
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
convulsions, Heart problems, painful urination, spasmodic pain
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Leaves, Root, 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
Employed in herbal medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
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Used As Outdoor Plant
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Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Container, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
Plectranthus barbatus
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
Coleus forskohlii, Indian coleus
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
पत्थरचूर
In German
OstRedbud
Harfensträucher
In French
Redbud Orient
Coléus à forskoline, Coléus de l'Inde
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
Coleus forskohlii
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
Coleus Forskohlii
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
Boldo-de-jardim, Boldo-da-terra
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
Coleus Forskohlii
In Latin
Cercis
Coleus Forskohlii
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Lamiales
Family
Fabaceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
Cercis
Coleus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cercideae
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Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
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Number of Species
10210
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27800
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