Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
South-Central United States, Texas
Southeastern United States, Central America, South America
Types
Cercis canadensis var. texensis
Skyflower
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Coastal Regions, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-11
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
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown, Chocolate
White, Yellow, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Dark Green, Plum
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Small elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seperation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
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, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Japanese weevil, leaf anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Insects, Mealybugs, Nematodes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bugs, Insects
Allergy
-
drowsiness, Nausea, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
-
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cercis canadensis
DURANTA
Common Name
Texas Redbud
Golden Dewdrop, Pigeon berry
In Hindi
Texas Redbud
Duranta
In German
Texas Redbud
Duranta
In French
Texas Redbud
Duranta
In Spanish
Texas Redbud
Duranta
In Greek
Τέξας κουτσουπιά
Duranta
In Portuguese
Texas Redbud
Duranta
In Polish
Texas Redbud
Duranta
In Latin
Texas Redbud
Duranta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
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Season and Care of Texas Redbud and Duranta
Season and care of Texas Redbud and Duranta is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Redbud and Duranta Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Duranta season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Texas Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Duranta is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Texas Redbud is Neutral, Alkaline and for Duranta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Texas Redbud and Duranta Physical Information
Texas Redbud and Duranta physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Redbud height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Duranta height is 100.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Texas Redbud and Duranta are as follows:
Texas Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Magenta
Texas Redbud leaf color: Green, Purple, Dark Green and Plum
Duranta flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Duranta leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Texas Redbud and Duranta
Care of Texas Redbud and Duranta include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Duranta pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Duranta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.