Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, California
China, Korea
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden
disturbed sites, Forest edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-8
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Spreading
Flower Color
Magenta
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Light Green, Chartreuse
Leaf Color in Spring
Bronze
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Sienna, Rose
Yellow, Gold, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Do Not over Water, Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Adequately
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt
Beetles, Leafhoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
soil stabilisation
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Low calories, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seedpod, Seeds
Fruits, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to weave baskets
Food for animals, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CERCIS occidentalis
CASTANEA mollissima
Common Name
California Redbud, Western Redbud
Chinese Chestnut
In Hindi
Western Redbud
चीनी अखरोट
In German
West Redbud
chinesische Kastanie
In French
Redbud Western
châtaignier chinois
In Spanish
Redbud Occidental
Castaño chino
In Greek
Δυτική κουτσουπιά
Κινέζικο κάστανο
In Portuguese
Redbud ocidental
castanha chinesa
In Polish
Zachodnia Redbud
Kasztan chiński
In Latin
Western Cercis
Chinese Chestnut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cercideae
Gloxinieae
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Cassidinae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Western Redbud and Chinese Chestnut
Season and care of Western Redbud and Chinese Chestnut is important to know. While considering everything about Western Redbud and Chinese Chestnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Western Redbud season is Spring and Fall and Chinese Chestnut season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Western Redbud is Clay, Loam and for Chinese Chestnut is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Western Redbud is Acidic, Neutral and for Chinese Chestnut is Acidic, Neutral.
Western Redbud and Chinese Chestnut Physical Information
Western Redbud and Chinese Chestnut physical information is very important for comparison. Western Redbud height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Chinese Chestnut height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Western Redbud and Chinese Chestnut are as follows:
Western Redbud flower color: Magenta
Western Redbud leaf color: Bronze
Chinese Chestnut flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
- Chinese Chestnut leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Western Redbud and Chinese Chestnut
Care of Western Redbud and Chinese Chestnut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Western Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chinese Chestnut pruning is done Prune in fall, 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 Chinese Chestnut needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water.