Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South-Central United States, Texas
Asia
Types
Cercis canadensis var. texensis
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Mixed deciduous forest, Tropical regions
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
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, Lemon yellow
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
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, occasional watering once established
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
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
Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Japanese weevil, leaf anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Aphids, Grasshoppers, Leafminers, Red blotch, Rust, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
-
Acne, Antibacterial, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Bone strength, Digestion problems, Hangover, Healthy teeth, Nutrients, Obesity, Oral health, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Air freshner, Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Making Perfumes, Preferably used as black tea, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cercis canadensis
CITRUS limon
Common Name
Texas Redbud
Lemon
In Hindi
Texas Redbud
नींबू
In German
Texas Redbud
Citrone or Limone or Zitrone
In French
Texas Redbud
Citron or Citronnier
In Spanish
Texas Redbud
Limón or Limonero
In Greek
Τέξας κουτσουπιά
Λεμόνι [Lemóni]
In Portuguese
Texas Redbud
Limão
In Polish
Texas Redbud
Cytrynowy
In Latin
Texas Redbud
Limon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Rosids
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
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Season and Care of Texas Redbud and Lemon
Season and care of Texas Redbud and Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Redbud and Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lemon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Texas Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Texas Redbud is Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemon is Acidic, Neutral.
Texas Redbud and Lemon Physical Information
Texas Redbud and Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Redbud height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Texas Redbud and Lemon are as follows:
Texas Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Magenta
Texas Redbud leaf color: Green, Purple, Dark Green and Plum
Lemon flower color: White
- Lemon leaf color: Green
Care of Texas Redbud and Lemon
Care of Texas Redbud and Lemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lemon pruning is done Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, 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 Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.