Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada, Mexico
Types
Texas Redbud
Eastern Redbud
Plains Cottonwood, Rio Grande cottonwood
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Open Plains, open Woodlands, orchards, Tropical regions
bottomlands, Floodplain, Hardwood forests, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Magenta, Fuchsia, Rose
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Plum
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Round
Toothed curved and flat petiole
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
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
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Caterpillars, Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Hay fever, Headache, Runny nose, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Unknown
Anodyne, Anthelmintic, anti-inflammatory, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Inner Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Biomass for fuel, Used as firewood, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis var. texensis 'Oklahoma'
POPULUS deltoides
Common Name
Oklahoma Redbud, Texas Redbud
Eastern Cottonwood
In Hindi
ओकलाहोमा Redbud
Eastern Cottonwood
In German
Oklahoma Redbud
Eastern Cottonwood
In French
Oklahoma Redbud
Cottonwood Orient
In Spanish
Oklahoma Redbud
Cottonwood del Este
In Greek
Οκλαχόμα κουτσουπιά
Ανατολική Cottonwood
In Portuguese
Oklahoma Redbud
Cottonwood Oriental
In Polish
Oklahoma Redbud
Eastern Cottonwood
In Latin
Oklahoma Redbud
Orientalium Poplar
Phylum
Anthophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Fabaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cercideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Salicoideae
Season and Care of Oklahoma Redbud and Eastern Cottonwood
Season and care of Oklahoma Redbud and Eastern Cottonwood is important to know. While considering everything about Oklahoma Redbud and Eastern Cottonwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oklahoma Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Eastern Cottonwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Oklahoma Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Eastern Cottonwood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Oklahoma Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eastern Cottonwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Oklahoma Redbud and Eastern Cottonwood Physical Information
Oklahoma Redbud and Eastern Cottonwood physical information is very important for comparison. Oklahoma Redbud height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Eastern Cottonwood height is 3,050.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm. The color specification of Oklahoma Redbud and Eastern Cottonwood are as follows:
Oklahoma Redbud flower color: Magenta, Fuchsia and Rose
Oklahoma Redbud leaf color: Green, Purple and Plum
Eastern Cottonwood flower color: Red and Green
- Eastern Cottonwood leaf color: Green and Gray
Care of Oklahoma Redbud and Eastern Cottonwood
Care of Oklahoma Redbud and Eastern Cottonwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oklahoma Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Eastern Cottonwood pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove hanging branches. In summer Oklahoma Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eastern Cottonwood needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.