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Oklahoma Redbud
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About Oklahoma Redbud and Rhododendron

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

North America, United States, South-Central United States, Texas
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Types

Texas Redbud Eastern Redbud
Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae

Number of Varieties

2700
0 40000
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Habitat

Forest margins, gardens, Open Plains, open Woodlands, orchards, Tropical regions
moist forests

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-95-8
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

9-6
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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
Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

460.00 cm150.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

370.00 cm150.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Magenta, Fuchsia, Rose
Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Chocolate
Green, Tan

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

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Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Round
Ovate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

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

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
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Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist

In Summer

Lots of watering
Consistently

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Ample Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 12-10-18 NPK, General garden fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust, Silver leaf

Plant Tolerance

Drought
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Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium
Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Glossy
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

-
-

Allergy

-
Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

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Making cosmetics

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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Burns, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Headache, Rheumatism

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant
Whole plant

Other Uses

Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Sometimes used for making wine

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CERCIS canadensis var. texensis 'Oklahoma'
RHODODENDRON

Common Name

Oklahoma Redbud, Texas Redbud
Rhododendron

In Hindi

ओकलाहोमा Redbud
rhododendron

In German

Oklahoma Redbud
Rhododendron

In French

Oklahoma Redbud
rhododendron

In Spanish

Oklahoma Redbud
rododendro

In Greek

Οκλαχόμα κουτσουπιά
ροδοδάφνη

In Portuguese

Oklahoma Redbud
rododendro

In Polish

Oklahoma Redbud
rododendron

In Latin

Oklahoma Redbud
Rhododendron

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales
Ericales

Family

Fabaceae
Ericaceae

Genus

Cercis
Rhododendron

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Cercideae
Rhodoreae

Subfamily

Caesalpinioideae
Ericoideae

Number of Species

241024
1 27800
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Properties of Oklahoma Redbud and Rhododendron

Wondering what are the properties of Oklahoma Redbud and Rhododendron? We provide you with everything About Oklahoma Redbud and Rhododendron. Oklahoma Redbud doesn't have thorns and Rhododendron doesn't have thorns. Also Oklahoma Redbud does not have fragrant flowers. Oklahoma Redbud has allergic reactions like and Rhododendron has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Oklahoma Redbud and Rhododendron and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Oklahoma Redbud and Rhododendron

Season and care of Oklahoma Redbud and Rhododendron is important to know. While considering everything about Oklahoma Redbud and Rhododendron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oklahoma Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Rhododendron season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Oklahoma Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Rhododendron is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Oklahoma Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Rhododendron is Acidic.

Oklahoma Redbud and Rhododendron Physical Information

Oklahoma Redbud and Rhododendron physical information is very important for comparison. Oklahoma Redbud height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Oklahoma Redbud and Rhododendron are as follows:

  • Oklahoma Redbud flower color: Magenta, Fuchsia and Rose

  • Oklahoma Redbud leaf color: Green, Purple and Plum

  • Rhododendron flower color: Red

  • Rhododendron leaf color: Green

Care of Oklahoma Redbud and Rhododendron

Care of Oklahoma Redbud and Rhododendron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oklahoma Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Rhododendron pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove short twigs. In summer Oklahoma Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rhododendron needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Ample Water.