Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Eastern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Types
Texas Redbud
Eastern Redbud
Mareer, Manjak
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Open Plains, open Woodlands, orchards, Tropical regions
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
H1, H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Magenta, Fuchsia, Rose
White, Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Light Green, Chocolate
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
Not Available
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
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
Average Water Needs
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
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Root rot, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Dizziness, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Unknown
Acne, Aging, Hair Loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used as Biofuel, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Edible, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis var. texensis 'Oklahoma'
CORDIA subcordata
Common Name
Oklahoma Redbud, Texas Redbud
Beach Cordia, Island Walnut, Kou, Sea Trumpet
In Hindi
ओकलाहोमा Redbud
Cordia subcordata
In German
Oklahoma Redbud
Cordia subcordata
In French
Oklahoma Redbud
Cordia subcordata
In Spanish
Oklahoma Redbud
Cordia subcordata
In Greek
Οκλαχόμα κουτσουπιά
Cordia subcordata
In Portuguese
Oklahoma Redbud
Cordia subcordata
In Polish
Oklahoma Redbud
Cordia subcordata
In Latin
Oklahoma Redbud
Cordia subcordata
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cercideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Oklahoma Redbud and Kou
Season and care of Oklahoma Redbud and Kou is important to know. While considering everything about Oklahoma Redbud and Kou Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oklahoma Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kou season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Oklahoma Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kou is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Oklahoma Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kou is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Oklahoma Redbud and Kou Physical Information
Oklahoma Redbud and Kou physical information is very important for comparison. Oklahoma Redbud height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Kou height is 760.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Oklahoma Redbud and Kou are as follows:
Oklahoma Redbud flower color: Magenta, Fuchsia and Rose
Oklahoma Redbud leaf color: Green, Purple and Plum
Kou flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Orange Red
- Kou leaf color: Green
Care of Oklahoma Redbud and Kou
Care of Oklahoma Redbud and Kou include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oklahoma Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kou pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Oklahoma Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kou needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.