Western Redbud

Boxberry

About Western Redbud and Boxberry

Western Redbud

Boxberry

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

Western United States, California

Argentina, Chile

Types

Number of Varieties

252

0 40000

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Habitat

Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden

Hardwood forests, pine woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-107-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

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

21,22

Habit

Arching/Fountain-shaped

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

300.00 cm60.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

370.00 cm90.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Magenta

White, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

White, Purple, Rose, Violet, Plum, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Bronze

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Gold, Sienna, Rose

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green, Bronze

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Slow

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

occasional watering once established

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Anthracnose, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt

Bacterial fruit blotch, Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Mites, Powdery mildew

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Shade areas

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Birds, Insects

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Used in parkland, Water gardening

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Glowing Skin, Good for skin

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

soil stabilisation

Food for animals, Food for birds

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Seedpod, Seeds

Fruits, Leaves, Stem

Other Uses

Added to salads, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to weave baskets

For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant

Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CERCIS occidentalis

Gaultheria procumbens

Common Name

California Redbud, Western Redbud

Eastern teaberry, checkerberry, American wintergreen

In Hindi

Western Redbud

boxberry

In German

West Redbud

boxberry

In French

Redbud Western

boxberry

In Spanish

Redbud Occidental

boxberry

In Greek

Δυτική κουτσουπιά

boxberry

In Portuguese

Redbud ocidental

boxberry

In Polish

Zachodnia Redbud

boxberry

In Latin

Western Cercis

Burning

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Ericales

Family

Fabaceae

Ericaceae

Genus

Cercis

Gaultheria

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Cercideae

Gaultherieae

Subfamily

Caesalpinioideae

Vaccinioideae

Number of Species

25141

1 27800

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Properties of Western Redbud and Boxberry

Wondering what are the properties of Western Redbud and Boxberry? We provide you with everything About Western Redbud and Boxberry. Western Redbud doesn't have thorns and Boxberry doesn't have thorns. Also Western Redbud does not have fragrant flowers. Western Redbud has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Boxberry has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen. 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 Western Redbud and Boxberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Western Redbud and Boxberry

Season and care of Western Redbud and Boxberry is important to know. While considering everything about Western Redbud and Boxberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Western Redbud season is Spring and Fall and Boxberry season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Western Redbud is Clay, Loam and for Boxberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Western Redbud is Acidic, Neutral and for Boxberry is Acidic, Neutral.

Western Redbud and Boxberry Physical Information

Western Redbud and Boxberry physical information is very important for comparison. Western Redbud height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Western Redbud and Boxberry are as follows:

Western Redbud flower color: Magenta
Western Redbud leaf color: Bronze
Boxberry flower color: White and Light Pink
Boxberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Western Redbud and Boxberry

Care of Western Redbud and Boxberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Western Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Boxberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Western Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boxberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.