Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
South-Central United States, Texas
South America
Types
Cercis canadensis var. texensis
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
8-11
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
Weeping
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Magenta
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown, Chocolate
Pink, Rose
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Dark Green, Plum
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
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, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Japanese weevil, leaf anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Irritate the mucus membrane
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Condiment, Gum
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Cercis canadensis
SCHINUS molle
Common Name
Texas Redbud
Peppertree
In Hindi
Texas Redbud
Peppertree
In German
Texas Redbud
Peppertree
In French
Texas Redbud
Peppertree
In Spanish
Texas Redbud
peppertree
In Greek
Τέξας κουτσουπιά
Peppertree
In Portuguese
Texas Redbud
Peppertree
In Polish
Texas Redbud
Peppertree
In Latin
Texas Redbud
Peppertree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Anacardiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Anacardioideae
Season and Care of Texas Redbud and Peppertree
Season and care of Texas Redbud and Peppertree is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Redbud and Peppertree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Peppertree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Texas Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Peppertree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Texas Redbud is Neutral, Alkaline and for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Texas Redbud and Peppertree Physical Information
Texas Redbud and Peppertree physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Redbud height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Texas Redbud and Peppertree are as follows:
Texas Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Magenta
Texas Redbud leaf color: Green, Purple, Dark Green and Plum
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
- Peppertree leaf color: Green
Care of Texas Redbud and Peppertree
Care of Texas Redbud and Peppertree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peppertree pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Texas Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peppertree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.