Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
South-Central United States, Texas
Central America
Types
Cercis canadensis var. texensis
Woodcreek Mixed, Buddy Series, Full Series Mixed
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-12
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Magenta
White, Purple, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown, Chocolate
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Dark Green, Plum
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Narrow oblong to elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Japanese weevil, leaf anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Fungal leaf spots, Gray mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
-
Used in long-lasting leis, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Cercis canadensis
GOMPHRENA globosa
Common Name
Texas Redbud
Globe Amaranth, Globe Flower, Gomphrena
In Hindi
Texas Redbud
Gomphrena
In German
Texas Redbud
Gomphrena
In French
Texas Redbud
Gomphrena
In Spanish
Texas Redbud
Gomphrena
In Greek
Τέξας κουτσουπιά
Gomphrena
In Portuguese
Texas Redbud
Gomphrena
In Polish
Texas Redbud
Gomphrena
In Latin
Texas Redbud
Gomphrena
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fabaceae
Amaranthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Gomphrenoideae
Season and Care of Texas Redbud and Gomphrena
Season and care of Texas Redbud and Gomphrena is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Redbud and Gomphrena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Gomphrena season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Texas Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Gomphrena is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Texas Redbud is Neutral, Alkaline and for Gomphrena is Neutral.
Texas Redbud and Gomphrena Physical Information
Texas Redbud and Gomphrena physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Redbud height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Gomphrena height is 30.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Texas Redbud and Gomphrena are as follows:
Texas Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Magenta
Texas Redbud leaf color: Green, Purple, Dark Green and Plum
Gomphrena flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Magenta
- Gomphrena leaf color: Green
Care of Texas Redbud and Gomphrena
Care of Texas Redbud and Gomphrena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Gomphrena 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 Gomphrena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.