Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, South-Central United States, Texas
South Africa
Types
Texas Redbud
Eastern Redbud
Cephalanthus occidentalis
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Open Plains, open Woodlands, orchards, Tropical regions
Boggy areas, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Magenta, Fuchsia, Rose
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Plum
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Round
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emetic, Febrifuge, Laxative, Odontalgic, Ophthalmic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Fruits, Inner Bark, Root, Wood
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Dried Flower, Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis var. texensis 'Oklahoma'
BERZELIA lanuginosa
Common Name
Oklahoma Redbud, Texas Redbud
Buttonbush
In Hindi
ओकलाहोमा Redbud
Buttonbush shrub
In German
Oklahoma Redbud
Button Strauch
In French
Oklahoma Redbud
buttonbush arbuste
In Spanish
Oklahoma Redbud
arbusto buttonbush
In Greek
Οκλαχόμα κουτσουπιά
Buttonbush θάμνος
In Portuguese
Oklahoma Redbud
arbusto Buttonbush
In Polish
Oklahoma Redbud
Buttonbush krzew
In Latin
Oklahoma Redbud
Frutex Buttonbush
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Bruniaceae
Genus
Cercis
Cephalanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
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Season and Care of Oklahoma Redbud and Buttonbush
Season and care of Oklahoma Redbud and Buttonbush is important to know. While considering everything about Oklahoma Redbud and Buttonbush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oklahoma Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Buttonbush season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Oklahoma Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Buttonbush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Oklahoma Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Buttonbush is Acidic, Neutral.
Oklahoma Redbud and Buttonbush Physical Information
Oklahoma Redbud and Buttonbush physical information is very important for comparison. Oklahoma Redbud height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Buttonbush height is 365.76 cm and width 182.88 cm. The color specification of Oklahoma Redbud and Buttonbush are as follows:
Oklahoma Redbud flower color: Magenta, Fuchsia and Rose
Oklahoma Redbud leaf color: Green, Purple and Plum
Buttonbush flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Buttonbush leaf color: Green
Care of Oklahoma Redbud and Buttonbush
Care of Oklahoma Redbud and Buttonbush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oklahoma Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Buttonbush pruning is done Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves. In summer Oklahoma Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Buttonbush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.