Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, California
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden
Dry Forest, Lowland
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
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Magenta
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Bronze
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Sienna, Rose
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Olive
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Slow
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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
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, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Blood purifying
Environmental Uses
soil stabilisation
Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-inflammatory, Gout, Rheumatism, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seedpod, Seeds
Fruits, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to weave baskets
Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for ship building
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CERCIS occidentalis
GUAIACUM sanctum
Common Name
California Redbud, Western Redbud
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
In Hindi
Western Redbud
Holywood
In German
West Redbud
Holywood
In French
Redbud Western
Holywood
In Spanish
Redbud Occidental
Holywood
In Greek
Δυτική κουτσουπιά
Holywood
In Portuguese
Redbud ocidental
Holywood
In Polish
Zachodnia Redbud
Holywood
In Latin
Western Cercis
Holywood
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Zygophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cercideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Zygophylloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Western Redbud and Holywood
Season and care of Western Redbud and Holywood is important to know. While considering everything about Western Redbud and Holywood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Western Redbud season is Spring and Fall and Holywood season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Western Redbud is Clay, Loam and for Holywood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Western Redbud is Acidic, Neutral and for Holywood is Neutral, Alkaline.
Western Redbud and Holywood Physical Information
Western Redbud and Holywood physical information is very important for comparison. Western Redbud height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Holywood height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Western Redbud and Holywood are as follows:
Western Redbud flower color: Magenta
Western Redbud leaf color: Bronze
Holywood flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
- Holywood leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Western Redbud and Holywood
Care of Western Redbud and Holywood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Western Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Holywood 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 Holywood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.