Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Tree
  
Origin
South-Central United States, Texas
  
Southern Asia, India
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Temperate Regions
  
Subtropical climates, Tropical Climate
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
  
10-13
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-6
  
12-9
  
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
  
H1, H2, 23, 24
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
1,070.00 cm
  
19
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Magenta
  
Orange, Black
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green, Brown, Chocolate
  
Bronze, Sandy Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Dark Green, Plum
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Cordate
  
Pinnate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
  
Early Spring, Late Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
Average Water Needs
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
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
  
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
  
Rats
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Birds, Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Anaemia, Kidney Disease
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Astringent, Diuretic
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
  
Flowers, Gum, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Not Available
  
Used as a dyeing color for fabric, used for making charcoal, Used to make leather, Used to prepare a traditional Holi colour
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
  
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
Cercis canadensis
  
BUTEA monosperma
  
Common Name
Texas Redbud
  
Flame-of-the-forest, Parrot Tree
  
In Hindi
Texas Redbud
  
पलाश
  
In German
Texas Redbud
  
Flamme -of -the- Wald
  
In French
Texas Redbud
  
Flame -of-the -forest
  
In Spanish
Texas Redbud
  
Llama - de - la - bosque
  
In Greek
Τέξας κουτσουπιά
  
Φλόγα - of-the - δάσος
  
In Portuguese
Texas Redbud
  
Chama -of-the -forest
  
In Polish
Texas Redbud
  
Płomień -of -the- las
  
In Latin
Texas Redbud
  
Flamma -of - Silva
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Fabales
  
Fabales
  
Family
Fabaceae
  
Fabaceae
  
Genus
Cercis
  
Butea
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Cercideae
  
Phaseoleae
  
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
  
Faboideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Texas Redbud and Flame-of-the-forest
Season and care of Texas Redbud and Flame-of-the-forest is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Redbud and Flame-of-the-forest Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Flame-of-the-forest season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Texas Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Flame-of-the-forest is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Texas Redbud is Neutral, Alkaline and for Flame-of-the-forest is Acidic, Neutral.
Texas Redbud and Flame-of-the-forest Physical Information
Texas Redbud and Flame-of-the-forest physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Redbud height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Flame-of-the-forest height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Texas Redbud and Flame-of-the-forest are as follows:
Texas Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Magenta
Texas Redbud leaf color: Green, Purple, Dark Green and Plum
Flame-of-the-forest flower color: Orange and Black
- Flame-of-the-forest leaf color: Green
Care of Texas Redbud and Flame-of-the-forest
Care of Texas Redbud and Flame-of-the-forest include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Flame-of-the-forest 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 Flame-of-the-forest needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.