Eastern Redbud

Texas Sage

About Eastern Redbud and Texas Sage

Eastern Redbud

Texas Sage

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Tree

Herbaceous Perennial

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

Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico, South America

Types

Cercis

Leucophyllum frutescens

Number of Varieties

2530

0 40000

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Habitat

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

Chaparral, open Woodlands, Thickets

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-98-10

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

12 - 1

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20

A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm60.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm30.50 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Chocolate

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Purple, Plum

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Yellow green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Ample Water

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loamy, Sandy

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Moist, Sandy

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers

General purpose liquid or granular fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot

Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

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

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Borders, Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

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

anticoagulant, antimicrobial

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Bark, Leaves

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware

Showy Purposes, Used as a spice

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

Cottage garden, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CERCIS canadensis

SALVIA coccinea

Common Name

Eastern Redbud

Blood Sage, Texas Sage

In Hindi

Eastern Redbud

Texas Sage

In German

OstRedbud

Texas Sage

In French

Redbud Orient

Texas Sage

In Spanish

Eastern Redbud

Sabio de Tejas

In Greek

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

Τέξας Sage

In Portuguese

Redbud oriental

Texas Sábio

In Polish

Redbud wschodniej

Texas Sage

In Latin

Cercis

Texas Sage

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Lamiales

Family

Fabaceae

Lamiaceae

Genus

Cercis

Salvia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Cercideae

Mentheae

Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae

Nepetoideae

Number of Species

10900

1 27800

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Properties of Eastern Redbud and Texas Sage

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

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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Texas Sage

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

Eastern Redbud and Texas Sage Physical Information

Eastern Redbud and Texas Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Texas Sage height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Texas Sage are as follows:

Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Texas Sage flower color: Red
Texas Sage leaf color: Green

Care of Eastern Redbud and Texas Sage

Care of Eastern Redbud and Texas Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Texas Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Texas Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.