Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, California
Southern Asia, India
Types
Not Available
Pani Kurundu, Pani Kurundu
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden
Farms, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
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
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Magenta
White, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Bronze
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink
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
Small elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt
fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Avoid during Pregnancy, drowsiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
soil stabilisation
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cold, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seedpod, Seeds
Bark, Seeds, Whole plant
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to weave baskets
Air freshner, Condiment, Employed in herbal medicine, For making oil, Making Perfumes, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CERCIS occidentalis
CINNAMOMUM verum
Common Name
California Redbud, Western Redbud
Cinnamon, Cinnamon Bark Tree
In Hindi
Western Redbud
दालचीनी
In German
West Redbud
Zimt
In French
Redbud Western
Cannelle
In Spanish
Redbud Occidental
Canela
In Greek
Δυτική κουτσουπιά
Κανέλα
In Portuguese
Redbud ocidental
Canela
In Polish
Zachodnia Redbud
Cynamon
In Latin
Western Cercis
cinnamomum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Lauraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Tribe
Cercideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Cassythoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Western Redbud and Cinnamon
Season and care of Western Redbud and Cinnamon is important to know. While considering everything about Western Redbud and Cinnamon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Western Redbud season is Spring and Fall and Cinnamon season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Western Redbud is Clay, Loam and for Cinnamon is Sand while the PH of soil for Western Redbud is Acidic, Neutral and for Cinnamon is Acidic, Neutral.
Western Redbud and Cinnamon Physical Information
Western Redbud and Cinnamon physical information is very important for comparison. Western Redbud height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Cinnamon height is 760.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Western Redbud and Cinnamon are as follows:
Western Redbud flower color: Magenta
Western Redbud leaf color: Bronze
Cinnamon flower color: White and Light Yellow
- Cinnamon leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Pink
Care of Western Redbud and Cinnamon
Care of Western Redbud and Cinnamon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Western Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cinnamon 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 Cinnamon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.