Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
South-Central United States, Texas
Central Asia, China, Northern America, The Hiamalayas
Types
Cercis canadensis var. texensis
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Magenta
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown, Chocolate
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Dark Green, Plum
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Light
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Repeat Bloomer
No
Insignificant
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
-
Soil Type
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Japanese weevil, leaf anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Yes
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Flowers, Root
Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Cercis canadensis
GEUM rivale
Common Name
Texas Redbud
Chocolate-root, Indian Chocolate, Water Avens
In Hindi
Texas Redbud
Hydrangea
In German
Texas Redbud
Hortensie
In French
Texas Redbud
Hortensia
In Spanish
Texas Redbud
Hortensia
In Greek
Τέξας κουτσουπιά
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Texas Redbud
Hortênsia
In Polish
Texas Redbud
Hortensja
In Latin
Texas Redbud
Hibiscus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
-
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
-
Season and Care of Texas Redbud and Chocolate-root
Season and care of Texas Redbud and Chocolate-root is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Redbud and Chocolate-root Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chocolate-root season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Texas Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chocolate-root is Light while the PH of soil for Texas Redbud is Neutral, Alkaline and for Chocolate-root is Acidic.
Texas Redbud and Chocolate-root Physical Information
Texas Redbud and Chocolate-root physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Redbud height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Chocolate-root height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Texas Redbud and Chocolate-root are as follows:
Texas Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Magenta
Texas Redbud leaf color: Green, Purple, Dark Green and Plum
Chocolate-root flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Chocolate-root leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Texas Redbud and Chocolate-root
Care of Texas Redbud and Chocolate-root include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chocolate-root pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Texas Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chocolate-root needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.