Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, California
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-9
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
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Magenta
White, Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Bronze
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Sienna, Rose
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Needs high amount of water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, 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
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Borders, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seedpod, Seeds
Bark, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to weave baskets
Used as a potherb
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CERCIS occidentalis
ARALIA spinosa
Common Name
California Redbud, Western Redbud
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
In Hindi
Western Redbud
Devil's Walking Stick
In German
West Redbud
Teufelsspazierstock
In French
Redbud Western
Walking bâton du diable
In Spanish
Redbud Occidental
Bastón del Diablo
In Greek
Δυτική κουτσουπιά
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
In Portuguese
Redbud ocidental
Vara andando de diabo
In Polish
Zachodnia Redbud
Diabelski laska
In Latin
Western Cercis
Virgam diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Aralioideae
Season and Care of Western Redbud and Devil's Walking Stick
Season and care of Western Redbud and Devil's Walking Stick is important to know. While considering everything about Western Redbud and Devil's Walking Stick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Western Redbud season is Spring and Fall and Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Western Redbud is Clay, Loam and for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Western Redbud is Acidic, Neutral and for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Western Redbud and Devil's Walking Stick Physical Information
Western Redbud and Devil's Walking Stick physical information is very important for comparison. Western Redbud height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Western Redbud and Devil's Walking Stick are as follows:
Western Redbud flower color: Magenta
Western Redbud leaf color: Bronze
Devil's Walking Stick flower color: White, Green and Ivory
- Devil's Walking Stick leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Western Redbud and Devil's Walking Stick
Care of Western Redbud and Devil's Walking Stick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Western Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Devil's Walking Stick 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 Devil's Walking Stick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.