Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
Western United States, California
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden
Dry areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
2-7
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Magenta
Yellow, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Bronze
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Sienna, Rose
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in early summer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Corydalis
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
soil stabilisation
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
-
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seedpod, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to weave baskets
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CERCIS occidentalis
CORYDALIS sempervirens
Common Name
California Redbud, Western Redbud
Colic Weed, Pale Fumewort, Pale Corydalis
In Hindi
Western Redbud
Capnoides
In German
West Redbud
Capnoides
In French
Redbud Western
capnoides
In Spanish
Redbud Occidental
Capnoides
In Greek
Δυτική κουτσουπιά
Capnoides
In Portuguese
Redbud ocidental
Capnoides
In Polish
Zachodnia Redbud
Capnoides
In Latin
Western Cercis
capnoides
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Basidiomycota
Class
Magnoliopsida
Agaricomycetes
Family
Fabaceae
Fumariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Cercideae
Fumarieae
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Fumarioideae
Properties of Western Redbud and Capnoides
Wondering what are the properties of Western Redbud and Capnoides? We provide you with everything About Western Redbud and Capnoides. Western Redbud doesn't have thorns and Capnoides doesn't have thorns. Also Western Redbud does not have fragrant flowers. Western Redbud has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Capnoides 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 Capnoides and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Western Redbud and Capnoides
Season and care of Western Redbud and Capnoides is important to know. While considering everything about Western Redbud and Capnoides Care, growing season is an essential factor. Western Redbud season is Spring and Fall and Capnoides season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Western Redbud is Clay, Loam and for Capnoides is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Western Redbud is Acidic, Neutral and for Capnoides is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Western Redbud and Capnoides Physical Information
Western Redbud and Capnoides physical information is very important for comparison. Western Redbud height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Capnoides height is 30.50 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Western Redbud and Capnoides are as follows:
Western Redbud flower color: Magenta
Western Redbud leaf color: Bronze
Capnoides flower color: Yellow and Pink
- Capnoides leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Western Redbud and Capnoides
Care of Western Redbud and Capnoides include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Western Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Capnoides pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Western Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Capnoides needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.