Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, California
Madagascar
Types
-
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
9-13
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
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Magenta
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Bronze
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Sienna, Rose
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seedpod, Seeds
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to weave baskets
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CERCIS occidentalis
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
California Redbud, Western Redbud
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
Western Redbud
Devil's Backbone
In German
West Redbud
Devil's Backbone
In French
Redbud Western
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Redbud Occidental
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
Δυτική κουτσουπιά
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Redbud ocidental
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Zachodnia Redbud
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Western Cercis
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Malpighiales
Family
Fabaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cercideae
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Western Redbud and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Western Redbud and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Western Redbud and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Western Redbud season is Spring and Fall and Devils Backbone season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Western Redbud is Clay, Loam and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Western Redbud is Acidic, Neutral and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Western Redbud and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Western Redbud and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Western Redbud height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Western Redbud and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Western Redbud flower color: Magenta
Western Redbud leaf color: Bronze
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Western Redbud and Devils Backbone
Care of Western Redbud and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Western Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Devils Backbone 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 Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.