Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
South-Central United States, Texas
Central America, Mexico
Types
Cercis canadensis var. texensis
Slicing, Pickling and burpless
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Floodplains, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
7-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
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
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Magenta
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown, Chocolate
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Dark Green, Plum
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
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, Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
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 after flowering, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Japanese weevil, leaf anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Leaf spot, Striped cucumber beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Birds, Flying insects, Insects, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
-
Antioxidants, Combats Stress, Fiber, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Inflammation, Rich in Iron
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
-
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
Cercis canadensis
MELOTHRIA scabra
Common Name
Texas Redbud
Mexican Sour Gherkins, cucamelon
In Hindi
Texas Redbud
Mousemelon
In German
Texas Redbud
Maus Melone
In French
Texas Redbud
Mousemelon
In Spanish
Texas Redbud
Mousemelon
In Greek
Τέξας κουτσουπιά
πεπόνι ποντίκι
In Portuguese
Texas Redbud
melão rato
In Polish
Texas Redbud
mysz melona
In Latin
Texas Redbud
mouse melon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Cucurbitales
Family
Fabaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cercideae
Melothrieae
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Texas Redbud and Mouse Melon
Season and care of Texas Redbud and Mouse Melon is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Redbud and Mouse Melon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mouse Melon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Texas Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mouse Melon is Loam while the PH of soil for Texas Redbud is Neutral, Alkaline and for Mouse Melon is Neutral.
Texas Redbud and Mouse Melon Physical Information
Texas Redbud and Mouse Melon physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Redbud height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Mouse Melon height is 15.20 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Texas Redbud and Mouse Melon are as follows:
Texas Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Magenta
Texas Redbud leaf color: Green, Purple, Dark Green and Plum
Mouse Melon flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Mouse Melon leaf color: Light Green
Care of Texas Redbud and Mouse Melon
Care of Texas Redbud and Mouse Melon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mouse Melon pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove shoots. In summer Texas Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mouse Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.