Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South-Central United States, Texas
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
Cercis canadensis var. texensis
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Riverbanks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Magenta
Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown, Chocolate
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Dark Green, Plum
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Gold
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Japanese weevil, leaf anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
-
Improve hair condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Tonic, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
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Application in Furniture, Basketary, Can be made into a herbal tea, Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Edible syrup, Fibre, Making piano frames, Used as firewood, Used as fuel, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Cercis canadensis
ACER macrophyllum
Common Name
Texas Redbud
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
In Hindi
Texas Redbud
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
In German
Texas Redbud
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
In French
Texas Redbud
Grande feuille Érable
In Spanish
Texas Redbud
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
In Greek
Τέξας κουτσουπιά
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
In Portuguese
Texas Redbud
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
In Polish
Texas Redbud
Duży liść klonowy
In Latin
Texas Redbud
Big Maple folia ligni
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
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Season and Care of Texas Redbud and Big leaf Maple
Season and care of Texas Redbud and Big leaf Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Redbud and Big leaf Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Texas Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Texas Redbud is Neutral, Alkaline and for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Texas Redbud and Big leaf Maple Physical Information
Texas Redbud and Big leaf Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Redbud height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Texas Redbud and Big leaf Maple are as follows:
Texas Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Magenta
Texas Redbud leaf color: Green, Purple, Dark Green and Plum
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
- Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Texas Redbud and Big leaf Maple
Care of Texas Redbud and Big leaf Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Big leaf Maple pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Texas Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.