Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South-Central United States, Texas
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Types
Cercis canadensis var. texensis
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
6-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Magenta
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown, Chocolate
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Dark Green, Plum
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Cylindrical
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
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
-
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs watering once a week, 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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Japanese weevil, leaf anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
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Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
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
Botanical Name
Cercis canadensis
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
Common Name
Texas Redbud
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
In Hindi
Texas Redbud
क्रेप मेहंदी
In German
Texas Redbud
Crapemyrtle
In French
Texas Redbud
Crapemyrtle
In Spanish
Texas Redbud
Crapemyrtle
In Greek
Τέξας κουτσουπιά
Crapemyrtle
In Portuguese
Texas Redbud
Crapemyrtle
In Polish
Texas Redbud
Crapemyrtle
In Latin
Texas Redbud
Crapemyrtle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Cercis
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cercideae
Lagerstroemieae
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Lagerstroemieae
Season and Care of Texas Redbud and Crapemyrtle
Season and care of Texas Redbud and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Redbud and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Crapemyrtle season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Texas Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Texas Redbud is Neutral, Alkaline and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Texas Redbud and Crapemyrtle Physical Information
Texas Redbud and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Redbud height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Texas Redbud and Crapemyrtle are as follows:
Texas Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Magenta
Texas Redbud leaf color: Green, Purple, Dark Green and Plum
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
- Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Texas Redbud and Crapemyrtle
Care of Texas Redbud and Crapemyrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crapemyrtle pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.