Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South-Central United States, Texas
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Cercis canadensis var. texensis
Ash leaves maple, Acer negundo califormicum tehachapi, Acer negundo Flamingo
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Anthropogenic, Floodplains, Forests, Shores of rivers or lakes, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
2-8
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, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Magenta
Red, Yellow green, Dark Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown, Chocolate
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Dark Green, Plum
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune every year, Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, 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
Pests and Diseases
Japanese weevil, leaf anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Birds, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Antidote, Antiemetic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
-
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Edible syrup, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
Cercis canadensis
ACER negundo
Common Name
Texas Redbud
Ash-Leaved Maple, Boxelder
In Hindi
Texas Redbud
Boxelder tree
In German
Texas Redbud
Boxelder Baum
In French
Texas Redbud
arbre boxelder
In Spanish
Texas Redbud
árbol boxelder
In Greek
Τέξας κουτσουπιά
κουφοξυλιά δέντρο
In Portuguese
Texas Redbud
árvore Boxelder
In Polish
Texas Redbud
Boxelder drzewo
In Latin
Texas Redbud
Boxelder ligno
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 Boxelder
Season and care of Texas Redbud and Boxelder is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Redbud and Boxelder Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Boxelder season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Texas Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Boxelder is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Texas Redbud is Neutral, Alkaline and for Boxelder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Texas Redbud and Boxelder Physical Information
Texas Redbud and Boxelder physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Redbud height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Boxelder height is 2,438.40 cm and width 1,524.00 cm. The color specification of Texas Redbud and Boxelder are as follows:
Texas Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Magenta
Texas Redbud leaf color: Green, Purple, Dark Green and Plum
Boxelder flower color: Red, Yellow green and Dark Red
- Boxelder leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Texas Redbud and Boxelder
Care of Texas Redbud and Boxelder include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Boxelder pruning is done Prune every year, Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, 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 Boxelder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.