Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
South-Central United States, Texas
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Types
Cercis canadensis var. texensis
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-7
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
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Magenta
Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown, Chocolate
Bronze, Sandy Brown
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
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
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
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Medium
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
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 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
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Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Birds, Insects
Allergy
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Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
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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
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Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Carpinaceae
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
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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.