Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
North America, United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Europe, Russia
Types
Texas Redbud
Eastern Redbud
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Open Plains, open Woodlands, orchards, Tropical regions
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
6-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Magenta, Fuchsia, Rose
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Plum
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
-
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis var. texensis 'Oklahoma'
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Oklahoma Redbud, Texas Redbud
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
ओकलाहोमा Redbud
Blackwort
In German
Oklahoma Redbud
Blackwort
In French
Oklahoma Redbud
Blackwort
In Spanish
Oklahoma Redbud
Blackwort
In Greek
Οκλαχόμα κουτσουπιά
Blackwort
In Portuguese
Oklahoma Redbud
Blackwort
In Polish
Oklahoma Redbud
Blackwort
In Latin
Oklahoma Redbud
Blackwort
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Oklahoma Redbud and Comfrey
Season and care of Oklahoma Redbud and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Oklahoma Redbud and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oklahoma Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Comfrey season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Oklahoma Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Oklahoma Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Oklahoma Redbud and Comfrey Physical Information
Oklahoma Redbud and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Oklahoma Redbud height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Oklahoma Redbud and Comfrey are as follows:
Oklahoma Redbud flower color: Magenta, Fuchsia and Rose
Oklahoma Redbud leaf color: Green, Purple and Plum
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Oklahoma Redbud and Comfrey
Care of Oklahoma Redbud and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oklahoma Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves. In summer Oklahoma Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Comfrey needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.