Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South-Central United States, Texas
Western Asia
Types
Cercis canadensis var. texensis
Sweet cherry, Black cherry, Virginia bird cherry
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-8
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, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Magenta
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown, Chocolate
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Dark Green, Plum
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Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
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Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Budding, Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Japanese weevil, leaf anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Birds, Woodpeckers
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes healthy skin, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
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Anemia, anti-cancer, Arthritis, Cardiovascular problems, Migraines, Muscle Pain, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
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Food for animals, Food for insects, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Cercis canadensis
PRUNUS avium 'Bing'
Common Name
Texas Redbud
Bing Cherry, Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
Texas Redbud
Bing Cherry Tree
In German
Texas Redbud
Bing Kirschbaum
In French
Texas Redbud
Bing Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Texas Redbud
Bing Cherry Tree
In Greek
Τέξας κουτσουπιά
Bing Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Texas Redbud
Cherry Tree Bing
In Polish
Texas Redbud
Bing Cherry Tree
In Latin
Texas Redbud
Bing Cherry ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
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Season and Care of Texas Redbud and Bing Cherry
Season and care of Texas Redbud and Bing Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Redbud and Bing Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bing Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Texas Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bing Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Texas Redbud is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bing Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Texas Redbud and Bing Cherry Physical Information
Texas Redbud and Bing Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Redbud height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Bing Cherry height is 3,200.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Texas Redbud and Bing Cherry are as follows:
Texas Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Magenta
Texas Redbud leaf color: Green, Purple, Dark Green and Plum
Bing Cherry flower color:
- Bing Cherry leaf color:
Care of Texas Redbud and Bing Cherry
Care of Texas Redbud and Bing Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bing Cherry pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove branches that rub together, 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 Bing Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.