Life Span
Perennial
Annual, biennial or perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
South-Central United States, Texas
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Cercis canadensis var. texensis
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Magenta
Pink, Violet, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown, Chocolate
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Dark Green, Plum
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Orbicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Water deeply about once a week
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
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Japanese weevil, leaf anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
-
Poultice
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
-
Used in chopped mixed salad
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Cercis canadensis
LAVATERA arborea
Common Name
Texas Redbud
Tree Mallow
In Hindi
Texas Redbud
Tree Mallow
In German
Texas Redbud
Baum Mallow
In French
Texas Redbud
Arbre Mallow
In Spanish
Texas Redbud
árbol de la malva
In Greek
Τέξας κουτσουπιά
δέντρο Μολόχα
In Portuguese
Texas Redbud
Mallow
In Polish
Texas Redbud
drzewo Mallow
In Latin
Texas Redbud
ligno malvae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Texas Redbud and Tree Mallow
Season and care of Texas Redbud and Tree Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Redbud and Tree Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tree Mallow season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Texas Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Texas Redbud is Neutral, Alkaline and for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Texas Redbud and Tree Mallow Physical Information
Texas Redbud and Tree Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Redbud height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Texas Redbud and Tree Mallow are as follows:
Texas Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Magenta
Texas Redbud leaf color: Green, Purple, Dark Green and Plum
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
- Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Care of Texas Redbud and Tree Mallow
Care of Texas Redbud and Tree Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning. In summer Texas Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tree Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.