Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
South-Central United States, Texas
Types
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Cercis canadensis var. texensis
Habitat
coastal environs
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
Green, Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Copper
Green, Purple, Dark Green, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Burgundy
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Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch
Japanese weevil, leaf anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antitumor
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
EUGENIA uniflora
Cercis canadensis
Common Name
Brazilian Cherry, Pitanga, Surinam Cherry
Texas Redbud
In Hindi
Pitanga
Texas Redbud
In German
Pitanga
Texas Redbud
In French
Pitanga
Texas Redbud
In Spanish
Pitanga
Texas Redbud
In Greek
Pitanga
Τέξας κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
Pitanga
Texas Redbud
In Polish
Pitanga
Texas Redbud
In Latin
Pitanga
Texas Redbud
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Caesalpinioideae
Properties of Pitanga and Texas Redbud
Wondering what are the properties of Pitanga and Texas Redbud? We provide you with everything About Pitanga and Texas Redbud. Pitanga doesn't have thorns and Texas Redbud doesn't have thorns. Also Pitanga does not have fragrant flowers. Pitanga has allergic reactions like and Texas Redbud 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 Pitanga and Texas Redbud and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pitanga and Texas Redbud
Season and care of Pitanga and Texas Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Pitanga and Texas Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pitanga season is Spring and Summer and Texas Redbud season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pitanga is Loam, Sand and for Texas Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pitanga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Texas Redbud is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pitanga and Texas Redbud Physical Information
Pitanga and Texas Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Pitanga height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Texas Redbud height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Pitanga and Texas Redbud are as follows:
Pitanga flower color: White
Pitanga leaf color: Green, Light Green and Copper
Texas Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Magenta
- Texas Redbud leaf color: Green, Purple, Dark Green and Plum
Care of Pitanga and Texas Redbud
Care of Pitanga and Texas Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pitanga pruning is done In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Texas Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pitanga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Texas Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.