Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
North America, United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Mareer, Manjak
Texas Redbud
Eastern Redbud
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
Forest margins, gardens, Open Plains, open Woodlands, orchards, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
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
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
Magenta, Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Chocolate
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Root rot, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought and Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Dizziness, Throat itching, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, used as a dye
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Aging, Hair Loss
Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used as Biofuel, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CORDIA subcordata
CERCIS canadensis var. texensis 'Oklahoma'
Common Name
Beach Cordia, Island Walnut, Kou, Sea Trumpet
Oklahoma Redbud, Texas Redbud
In Hindi
Cordia subcordata
ओकलाहोमा Redbud
In German
Cordia subcordata
Oklahoma Redbud
In French
Cordia subcordata
Oklahoma Redbud
In Spanish
Cordia subcordata
Oklahoma Redbud
In Greek
Cordia subcordata
Οκλαχόμα κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
Cordia subcordata
Oklahoma Redbud
In Polish
Cordia subcordata
Oklahoma Redbud
In Latin
Cordia subcordata
Oklahoma Redbud
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Cercideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Kou and Oklahoma Redbud
Season and care of Kou and Oklahoma Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Kou and Oklahoma Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kou season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Oklahoma Redbud season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kou is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Oklahoma Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kou is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Oklahoma Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kou and Oklahoma Redbud Physical Information
Kou and Oklahoma Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Kou height is 760.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Oklahoma Redbud height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Kou and Oklahoma Redbud are as follows:
Kou flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Orange Red
Kou leaf color: Green
Oklahoma Redbud flower color: Magenta, Fuchsia and Rose
- Oklahoma Redbud leaf color: Green, Purple and Plum
Care of Kou and Oklahoma Redbud
Care of Kou and Oklahoma Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kou pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove damaged leaves and Oklahoma Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Kou needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Oklahoma Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.