Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico, Central America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Canada
Types
Arbutus xalapensis
Cercis
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Open Plains
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
3-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 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/Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Purple, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
-
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
-
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used for woodware
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS xalapensis
CERCIS canadensis
Common Name
Lady's Leg, Manzanita, Texas Madrone
Eastern Redbud
In Hindi
Texas Madrone
Eastern Redbud
In German
Texas Madrone
OstRedbud
In French
Texas Madrone
Redbud Orient
In Spanish
Arbutus xalapensis
Eastern Redbud
In Greek
Texas Madrone
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
Texas Madrone
Redbud oriental
In Polish
Texas Madrone
Redbud wschodniej
In Latin
Texas Madrone
Cercis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Caesalpiniaceae
Season and Care of Texas Madrone and Eastern Redbud
Season and care of Texas Madrone and Eastern Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Madrone and Eastern Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Madrone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Texas Madrone is Loam, Sand and for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Texas Madrone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Texas Madrone and Eastern Redbud Physical Information
Texas Madrone and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Madrone height is 640.00 cm and width 795.00 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Texas Madrone and Eastern Redbud are as follows:
Texas Madrone flower color: White and Ivory
Texas Madrone leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Olive
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
- Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Care of Texas Madrone and Eastern Redbud
Care of Texas Madrone and Eastern Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Madrone pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Texas Madrone needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.