Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South-Central United States, Texas
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
Cercis canadensis var. texensis
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Magenta
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown, Chocolate
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Dark Green, Plum
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
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
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
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Japanese weevil, leaf anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
-
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Cercis canadensis
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Texas Redbud
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In Hindi
Texas Redbud
पेकॉन
In German
Texas Redbud
Pekannuss
In French
Texas Redbud
Pacanier
In Spanish
Texas Redbud
Carya illinoinensis
In Greek
Τέξας κουτσουπιά
Pecan
In Portuguese
Texas Redbud
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
Texas Redbud
Orzesznik jadalny
In Latin
Texas Redbud
Pecan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Juglandales
Family
Fabaceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cercideae
Juglandeae
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Texas Redbud and Pecan
Season and care of Texas Redbud and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Redbud and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Texas Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Texas Redbud is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Texas Redbud and Pecan Physical Information
Texas Redbud and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Redbud height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Texas Redbud and Pecan are as follows:
Texas Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Magenta
Texas Redbud leaf color: Green, Purple, Dark Green and Plum
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
- Pecan leaf color: Green
Care of Texas Redbud and Pecan
Care of Texas Redbud and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Texas Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.