Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South-Central United States, Texas
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Canada
Types
Cercis canadensis var. texensis
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Habitat
Temperate Regions
Forest margins, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-7
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Magenta
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown, Chocolate
Red
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, Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Japanese weevil, leaf anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Bacterial leaf spot, Cane Spot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
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Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
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Cold, Fever
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
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Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
Cercis canadensis
Sambucus racemosa
Common Name
Texas Redbud
Red Elderberry, Red-berried Elderberry
In Hindi
Texas Redbud
Red Elderberry
In German
Texas Redbud
Rote Holunder
In French
Texas Redbud
Red sureau
In Spanish
Texas Redbud
La baya del saúco roja
In Greek
Τέξας κουτσουπιά
κόκκινο Elderberry
In Portuguese
Texas Redbud
Red Elderberry
In Polish
Texas Redbud
Red Elderberry
In Latin
Texas Redbud
pubens
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
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Season and Care of Texas Redbud and Red Elderberry
Season and care of Texas Redbud and Red Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Redbud and Red Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Elderberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Texas Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Elderberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Texas Redbud is Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Elderberry is Neutral.
Texas Redbud and Red Elderberry Physical Information
Texas Redbud and Red Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Redbud height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Red Elderberry height is 370.00 cm and width 430.00 cm. The color specification of Texas Redbud and Red Elderberry 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 Elderberry flower color: Ivory
- Red Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Texas Redbud and Red Elderberry
Care of Texas Redbud and Red Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Elderberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Texas Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.