Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South-Central United States, Texas
South America
Types
Cercis canadensis var. texensis
V. × heilbornii
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
H1, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Magenta
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown, Chocolate
Green, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Dark Green, Plum
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Japanese weevil, leaf anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Digestive disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
-
Used in making champagne
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cercis canadensis
VASCONCELLEA x heilbornii
Common Name
Texas Redbud
Babaco, Mountain Papaya
In Hindi
Texas Redbud
Babaco
In German
Texas Redbud
Babaco
In French
Texas Redbud
Babaco
In Spanish
Texas Redbud
Babaco
In Greek
Τέξας κουτσουπιά
Babaco
In Portuguese
Texas Redbud
Babaco
In Polish
Texas Redbud
Babaco
In Latin
Texas Redbud
Babaco
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Brassicales
Family
Fabaceae
Caricaceae
Genus
Cercis
Vasconcellea
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
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Properties of Texas Redbud and Babaco
Wondering what are the properties of Texas Redbud and Babaco? We provide you with everything About Texas Redbud and Babaco. Texas Redbud doesn't have thorns and Babaco doesn't have thorns. Also Texas Redbud does not have fragrant flowers. Texas Redbud has allergic reactions like and Babaco 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 Texas Redbud and Babaco and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Texas Redbud and Babaco
Season and care of Texas Redbud and Babaco is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Redbud and Babaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Babaco season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Texas Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Babaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Texas Redbud is Neutral, Alkaline and for Babaco is Acidic, Neutral.
Texas Redbud and Babaco Physical Information
Texas Redbud and Babaco physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Redbud height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Babaco height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Texas Redbud and Babaco are as follows:
Texas Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Magenta
Texas Redbud leaf color: Green, Purple, Dark Green and Plum
Babaco flower color: Yellow green
- Babaco leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Texas Redbud and Babaco
Care of Texas Redbud and Babaco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Babaco pruning is done Remove shoots. In summer Texas Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Babaco needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.