Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South-Central United States, Texas
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Cercis canadensis var. texensis
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Habitat
Temperate Regions
open Woodlands, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
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 Shape
Cordate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Japanese weevil, leaf anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
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Digestion problems, High blood pressure, Improve heart health, Inflammation, Lung Problems, Nutrients, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
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Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
Cercis canadensis
PRUNUS cerasifera
Common Name
Texas Redbud
Cherry Plum, Myrobalan Plum
In Hindi
Texas Redbud
चेरी प्लम
In German
Texas Redbud
cherry Plum
In French
Texas Redbud
Prunus
In Spanish
Texas Redbud
cherry Plum
In Greek
Τέξας κουτσουπιά
Cherry Plum
In Portuguese
Texas Redbud
cherry Plum
In Polish
Texas Redbud
Cherry Plum
In Latin
Texas Redbud
cerasus PRUNUM
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cercideae
Amygdaleae
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Texas Redbud and Cherry Plum
Season and care of Texas Redbud and Cherry Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Redbud and Cherry Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cherry Plum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Texas Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cherry Plum is Loam while the PH of soil for Texas Redbud is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cherry Plum is Acidic, Neutral.
Texas Redbud and Cherry Plum Physical Information
Texas Redbud and Cherry Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Redbud height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Cherry Plum height is 2,540.00 cm and width 2,540.00 cm. The color specification of Texas Redbud and Cherry Plum are as follows:
Texas Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Magenta
Texas Redbud leaf color: Green, Purple, Dark Green and Plum
Cherry Plum flower color:
- Cherry Plum leaf color:
Care of Texas Redbud and Cherry Plum
Care of Texas Redbud and Cherry Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cherry Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Texas Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cherry Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.