Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Western United States, California
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Banks, Lake Sides, Shores of rivers or lakes
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-10
Sunset Zone
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Ivory
Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Brown, Dark Red
Gold, Sienna, Rose
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
Unknown
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Wild gardens, Woodland margins
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Seedpod, Seeds
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects.
Added to salads, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to weave baskets
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant
Botanical Name
CORNUS amomum
CERCIS occidentalis
Common Name
silky cornel
California Redbud, Western Redbud
In Hindi
Kinnikinnick
Western Redbud
In German
Kinnikinnick
West Redbud
In French
Kinnikinnick
Redbud Western
In Spanish
Kinnikinnick
Redbud Occidental
In Greek
Kinnikinnick
Δυτική κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
Kinnikinnick
Redbud ocidental
In Polish
Kinnikinnick
Zachodnia Redbud
In Latin
Kinnikinnick
Western Cercis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Cercideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Kinnikinnick and Western Redbud
Season and care of Kinnikinnick and Western Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Kinnikinnick and Western Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kinnikinnick season is Summer and Fall and Western Redbud season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kinnikinnick is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Western Redbud is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Kinnikinnick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Western Redbud is Acidic, Neutral.
Kinnikinnick and Western Redbud Physical Information
Kinnikinnick and Western Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Kinnikinnick height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Western Redbud height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Kinnikinnick and Western Redbud are as follows:
Kinnikinnick flower color: Ivory
Kinnikinnick leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Western Redbud flower color: Magenta
- Western Redbud leaf color: Bronze
Care of Kinnikinnick and Western Redbud
Care of Kinnikinnick and Western Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kinnikinnick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Western Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Kinnikinnick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Western Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.