Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Western United States, California
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Chinese lantern,Japanese-lantern, winter cherry
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden
Cultivated Beds, Damp Places, hedge rows, Mountain Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
8-10
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, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Magenta
Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Sienna, Rose
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
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
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
Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
breathing problems, Diarrhea, Headache, Irritation to stomach, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antiphlogistic, Antirheumatic, Antitussive, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seedpod, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to weave baskets
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CERCIS occidentalis
ABUTILON 'Amsterdam'
Common Name
California Redbud, Western Redbud
Chinese Lantern, Flowering Maple, Parlour Maple
In Hindi
Western Redbud
Chinese lantern
In German
West Redbud
Lampionblume
In French
Redbud Western
Coqueret alkékenge
In Spanish
Redbud Occidental
Chinese lantern
In Greek
Δυτική κουτσουπιά
Chinese lantern
In Portuguese
Redbud ocidental
Chinese lantern
In Polish
Zachodnia Redbud
Miechunka rozdęta
In Latin
Western Cercis
Chinese lantern
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cercideae
Physaleae
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Western Redbud and Chinese Lantern
Season and care of Western Redbud and Chinese Lantern is important to know. While considering everything about Western Redbud and Chinese Lantern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Western Redbud season is Spring and Fall and Chinese Lantern season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Western Redbud is Clay, Loam and for Chinese Lantern is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Western Redbud is Acidic, Neutral and for Chinese Lantern is Acidic, Neutral.
Western Redbud and Chinese Lantern Physical Information
Western Redbud and Chinese Lantern physical information is very important for comparison. Western Redbud height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Chinese Lantern height is 120.00 cm and width 12.00 cm. The color specification of Western Redbud and Chinese Lantern are as follows:
Western Redbud flower color: Magenta
Western Redbud leaf color: Bronze
Chinese Lantern flower color: Orange Red
- Chinese Lantern leaf color: Green
Care of Western Redbud and Chinese Lantern
Care of Western Redbud and Chinese Lantern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Western Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chinese Lantern 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 Chinese Lantern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.