Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
Western United States, California
Central Asia
Types
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Aceymac apple, Bailey Sweet apple, Dabinett apple, Nehou apple
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden
Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
5-8
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
A1, A2, A3, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Magenta
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Sienna, Rose
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt
Aphids, Canker, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland, Water gardening
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Environmental Uses
soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seedpod, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to weave baskets
Used As Food, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
CERCIS occidentalis
Malus domestica
Common Name
California Redbud, Western Redbud
Apple Tree
In Hindi
Western Redbud
सेब का वृक्ष
In German
West Redbud
Apfelbaum
In French
Redbud Western
Pommier
In Spanish
Redbud Occidental
Manzano
In Greek
Δυτική κουτσουπιά
μηλιά
In Portuguese
Redbud ocidental
Macieira
In Polish
Zachodnia Redbud
jabłoń
In Latin
Western Cercis
Arbore
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
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Season and Care of Western Redbud and Apple Tree
Season and care of Western Redbud and Apple Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Western Redbud and Apple Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Western Redbud season is Spring and Fall and Apple Tree season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Western Redbud is Clay, Loam and for Apple Tree is Loamy while the PH of soil for Western Redbud is Acidic, Neutral and for Apple Tree is Neutral.
Western Redbud and Apple Tree Physical Information
Western Redbud and Apple Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Western Redbud height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Apple Tree height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Western Redbud and Apple Tree are as follows:
Western Redbud flower color: Magenta
Western Redbud leaf color: Bronze
Apple Tree flower color: White
- Apple Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Western Redbud and Apple Tree
Care of Western Redbud and Apple Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Western Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Apple Tree pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Western Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Apple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.