Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South-Central United States, Texas
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Cercis canadensis var. texensis
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Habitat
Temperate Regions
bottomlands, Depression on prairies, ditches, Floodplains, Riverbanks, stream banks, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-9
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, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Magenta
Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown, Chocolate
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Dark Green, Plum
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
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Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Japanese weevil, leaf anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Aphids, Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control, Wildlife
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
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used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Cercis canadensis
BETULA nigra
Common Name
Texas Redbud
River Birch
In Hindi
Texas Redbud
River Birch
In German
Texas Redbud
Fluss Birch
In French
Texas Redbud
Birch river
In Spanish
Texas Redbud
river Birch
In Greek
Τέξας κουτσουπιά
ποταμός Birch
In Portuguese
Texas Redbud
river Birch
In Polish
Texas Redbud
Rzeka Birch
In Latin
Texas Redbud
Betula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
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Season and Care of Texas Redbud and River Birch
Season and care of Texas Redbud and River Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Redbud and River Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and River Birch season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Texas Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for River Birch is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Texas Redbud is Neutral, Alkaline and for River Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Texas Redbud and River Birch Physical Information
Texas Redbud and River Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Redbud height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas River Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Texas Redbud and River Birch are as follows:
Texas Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Magenta
Texas Redbud leaf color: Green, Purple, Dark Green and Plum
River Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
- River Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Texas Redbud and River Birch
Care of Texas Redbud and River Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and River Birch pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Texas Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer River Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.