Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Western United States, California
Brazil
Types
-
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden
Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
8-10
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Magenta
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Bronze
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Sienna, Rose
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
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 spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seedpod, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to weave baskets
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CERCIS occidentalis
ABUTILON megapotamicum
Common Name
California Redbud, Western Redbud
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
In Hindi
Western Redbud
Abutilon
In German
West Redbud
Abutilon
In French
Redbud Western
Abutilon
In Spanish
Redbud Occidental
Abutilon
In Greek
Δυτική κουτσουπιά
Abutilon
In Portuguese
Redbud ocidental
Abutilon
In Polish
Zachodnia Redbud
Abutilon
In Latin
Western Cercis
Abutilon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Western Redbud and Abutilon
Season and care of Western Redbud and Abutilon is important to know. While considering everything about Western Redbud and Abutilon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Western Redbud season is Spring and Fall and Abutilon season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Western Redbud is Clay, Loam and for Abutilon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Western Redbud is Acidic, Neutral and for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Western Redbud and Abutilon Physical Information
Western Redbud and Abutilon physical information is very important for comparison. Western Redbud height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Western Redbud and Abutilon are as follows:
Western Redbud flower color: Magenta
Western Redbud leaf color: Bronze
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
- Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Western Redbud and Abutilon
Care of Western Redbud and Abutilon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Western Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Western Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.