Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, California
Mexico, Central America
Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
10-15
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
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Magenta
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Sienna, Rose
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblovate
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland, Water gardening
-
Environmental Uses
soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seedpod, Seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to weave baskets
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
CERCIS occidentalis
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
California Redbud, Western Redbud
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
In Hindi
Western Redbud
Hydrangea
In German
West Redbud
Hortensie
In French
Redbud Western
Hortensia
In Spanish
Redbud Occidental
Hortensia
In Greek
Δυτική κουτσουπιά
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Redbud ocidental
Hortênsia
In Polish
Zachodnia Redbud
Hortensja
In Latin
Western Cercis
Hibiscus
Family
Fabaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
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Properties of Western Redbud and Chaco
Wondering what are the properties of Western Redbud and Chaco? We provide you with everything About Western Redbud and Chaco. Western Redbud doesn't have thorns and Chaco doesn't have thorns. Also Western Redbud does not have fragrant flowers. Western Redbud has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Chaco 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 Chaco and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Western Redbud and Chaco
Season and care of Western Redbud and Chaco is important to know. While considering everything about Western Redbud and Chaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Western Redbud season is Spring and Fall and Chaco season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Western Redbud is Clay, Loam and for Chaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Western Redbud is Acidic, Neutral and for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Western Redbud and Chaco Physical Information
Western Redbud and Chaco physical information is very important for comparison. Western Redbud height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Western Redbud and Chaco are as follows:
Western Redbud flower color: Magenta
Western Redbud leaf color: Bronze
Chaco flower color: Light Green
- Chaco leaf color: Green
Care of Western Redbud and Chaco
Care of Western Redbud and Chaco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Western Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chaco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Western Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chaco needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.