Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South-Central United States, Texas
Western Asia
Types
Cercis canadensis var. texensis
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Magenta
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown, Chocolate
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Dark Green, Plum
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
-
Leaf Shape
Cordate
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, 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
Clay, 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
Remove dead branches, Remove thin branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Japanese weevil, leaf anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Flies
Allergy
-
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
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Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
-
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Cercis canadensis
PRUNUS avium
Common Name
Texas Redbud
Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
Texas Redbud
मीठी चेरी
In German
Texas Redbud
Süße Kirsche
In French
Texas Redbud
Cerise sucrée
In Spanish
Texas Redbud
Cereza dulce
In Greek
Τέξας κουτσουπιά
γλυκό κεράσι
In Portuguese
Texas Redbud
Cereja doce
In Polish
Texas Redbud
Słodka Wiśnia
In Latin
Texas Redbud
dulcis cerasus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cercideae
Amygdaleae
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Amygdaloideae
Properties of Texas Redbud and Sweet Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Texas Redbud and Sweet Cherry? We provide you with everything About Texas Redbud and Sweet Cherry. Texas Redbud doesn't have thorns and Sweet Cherry doesn't have thorns. Also Texas Redbud does not have fragrant flowers. Texas Redbud has allergic reactions like and Sweet Cherry has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Texas Redbud and Sweet Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Texas Redbud and Sweet Cherry
Season and care of Texas Redbud and Sweet Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Redbud and Sweet Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Texas Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Texas Redbud is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Texas Redbud and Sweet Cherry Physical Information
Texas Redbud and Sweet Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Redbud height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Texas Redbud and Sweet Cherry are as follows:
Texas Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Magenta
Texas Redbud leaf color: Green, Purple, Dark Green and Plum
Sweet Cherry flower color:
- Sweet Cherry leaf color:
Care of Texas Redbud and Sweet Cherry
Care of Texas Redbud and Sweet Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches. In summer Texas Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.