Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South-Central United States, Texas
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Cercis canadensis var. texensis
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
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
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Magenta
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown, Chocolate
Brown
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
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Japanese weevil, leaf anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Seeds
Other Uses
-
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
Cercis canadensis
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Texas Redbud
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
Texas Redbud
Red Buckeye
In German
Texas Redbud
Red Buckeye
In French
Texas Redbud
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Texas Redbud
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Τέξας κουτσουπιά
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Texas Redbud
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Texas Redbud
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Texas Redbud
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Texas Redbud and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Texas Redbud and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Redbud and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Texas Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Texas Redbud is Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Texas Redbud and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Texas Redbud and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Redbud height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Texas Redbud and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Texas Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Magenta
Texas Redbud leaf color: Green, Purple, Dark Green and Plum
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Texas Redbud and Red Buckeye
Care of Texas Redbud and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Texas Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.