Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South-Central United States, Texas
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Types
Cercis canadensis var. texensis
Jamaican sweet orange,Citrus maxima
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Fields, gardens, Moist Soils
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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Magenta
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown, Chocolate
Yellow, Light Yellow, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Dark Green, Plum
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Cordate
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
-
Light Frost, Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, 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 ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-15-10 amounts, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Japanese weevil, leaf anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Bud blast, Citrus canker, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
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Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
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Acne, Improve skin tone, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
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Acne, Aging, Antibacterial, constipation, Glucose, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
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Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Cercis canadensis
CITRUS x paradisi
Common Name
Texas Redbud
Grapefruit
In Hindi
Texas Redbud
चकोतरा
In German
Texas Redbud
Grapefruit
In French
Texas Redbud
pamplemousse
In Spanish
Texas Redbud
Pomelo
In Greek
Τέξας κουτσουπιά
γκρέιπ φρουτ
In Portuguese
Texas Redbud
Toranja
In Polish
Texas Redbud
grejpfrut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Rosoideae
Season and Care of Texas Redbud and Grapefruit
Season and care of Texas Redbud and Grapefruit is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Redbud and Grapefruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Grapefruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Texas Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Grapefruit is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Texas Redbud is Neutral, Alkaline and for Grapefruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Texas Redbud and Grapefruit Physical Information
Texas Redbud and Grapefruit physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Redbud height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Grapefruit height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Texas Redbud and Grapefruit are as follows:
Texas Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Magenta
Texas Redbud leaf color: Green, Purple, Dark Green and Plum
Grapefruit flower color: White
- Grapefruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Texas Redbud and Grapefruit
Care of Texas Redbud and Grapefruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Grapefruit pruning is done Prune ocassionally, 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 Grapefruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.