Texas Redbud

Birch

About Texas Redbud and Birch

Texas Redbud

Birch

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Tree

Origin

South-Central United States, Texas

Types

Cercis canadensis var. texensis

Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii

Number of Varieties

2560

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Habitat

Temperate Regions

Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-94-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

7-1

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

460.00 cm1,219.20 cm

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Minimum Width

370.00 cm762.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Magenta

Yellow, Tan

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Brown, Chocolate

Bronze, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Purple, Dark Green, Plum

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Yellow green

Yellow, Red, Orange

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Cordate

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Average Water Needs, Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short branches

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Japanese weevil, leaf anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Ants, Birds, Insects

Allergy

Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Seeds

Whole plant

Other Uses

Used in paper industry

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cercis canadensis

BETULA 'Crimson Frost'

Common Name

Texas Redbud

Birch, Crimson Frost Birch

In Hindi

Texas Redbud

भोज पत्र

In German

Texas Redbud

Birke

In French

Texas Redbud

Arbre de bouleau

In Spanish

Texas Redbud

Abedul

In Greek

Τέξας κουτσουπιά

Birch Tree

In Portuguese

Texas Redbud

bétula

In Polish

Texas Redbud

Brzoza

In Latin

Texas Redbud

Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Fagales

Family

Fabaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Cercis

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cercideae

Subfamily

Caesalpinioideae

Carpinaceae

Number of Species

1034

1 27800

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Properties of Texas Redbud and Birch

Wondering what are the properties of Texas Redbud and Birch? We provide you with everything About Texas Redbud and Birch. Texas Redbud doesn't have thorns and Birch doesn't have thorns. Also Texas Redbud does not have fragrant flowers. Texas Redbud has allergic reactions like and Birch 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 Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Texas Redbud and Birch

Season and care of Texas Redbud and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Redbud and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Birch season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Texas Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Texas Redbud is Neutral, Alkaline and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.

Texas Redbud and Birch Physical Information

Texas Redbud and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Redbud height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Texas Redbud and Birch are as follows:

Texas Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Magenta
Texas Redbud leaf color: Green, Purple, Dark Green and Plum
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color:

Care of Texas Redbud and Birch

Care of Texas Redbud and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Birch pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short branches. In summer Texas Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.