Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, California
India, China
Types
Not Available
Bead tree
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden
Forest margins, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
8-15
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
H1, H2, 6, 7, 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
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Medium, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
soil stabilisation
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Soil protection, soil stabilisation, Used to establish native woodland, Very little waste, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seedpod, Seeds
Seeds, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to weave baskets
Air freshner, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant
Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CERCIS occidentalis
MELIA azedarach
Common Name
California Redbud, Western Redbud
Chinaberry Tree
In Hindi
Western Redbud
Chinaberry ट्री
In German
West Redbud
Chinaberry -Baum
In French
Redbud Western
Chinaberry Arbre
In Spanish
Redbud Occidental
Chinaberry Arbre
In Greek
Δυτική κουτσουπιά
chinaberry Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Redbud ocidental
azederaque
In Polish
Zachodnia Redbud
azederaque
In Latin
Western Cercis
Chinaberry ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Meliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Meloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Western Redbud and Chinaberry Tree
Season and care of Western Redbud and Chinaberry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Western Redbud and Chinaberry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Western Redbud season is Spring and Fall and Chinaberry Tree season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Western Redbud is Clay, Loam and for Chinaberry Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Western Redbud is Acidic, Neutral and for Chinaberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Western Redbud and Chinaberry Tree Physical Information
Western Redbud and Chinaberry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Western Redbud height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Chinaberry Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Western Redbud and Chinaberry Tree are as follows:
Western Redbud flower color: Magenta
Western Redbud leaf color: Bronze
Chinaberry Tree flower color: Lavender
- Chinaberry Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Western Redbud and Chinaberry Tree
Care of Western Redbud and Chinaberry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Western Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chinaberry Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Western Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chinaberry Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.