Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Western United States, California
Asia, North America
Types
Not Available
Lonicera caerulea altaica, Lonicera caerulea cauriana, Lonicera caerulea kamschatica
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
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
Not Available
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Magenta
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Sienna, Rose
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Winter, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune for shortening long shoots, 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, Not Available
Bugs
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-inflammatory, Cardiovascular problems, Eye Problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seedpod, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to weave baskets
Food for animals, Food for insects, 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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CERCIS occidentalis
Lonicera caerulea
Common Name
California Redbud, Western Redbud
honeyberry, blue-berried honeysuckle, sweetberry honeysuckle
In Hindi
Western Redbud
Honeyberry
In German
West Redbud
Honeyberry
In French
Redbud Western
baie au miel
In Spanish
Redbud Occidental
Honeyberry
In Greek
Δυτική κουτσουπιά
Honeyberry
In Portuguese
Redbud ocidental
Honeyberry
In Polish
Zachodnia Redbud
Honeyberry
In Latin
Western Cercis
Honeyberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cercideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Western Redbud and Honeyberry
Wondering what are the properties of Western Redbud and Honeyberry? We provide you with everything About Western Redbud and Honeyberry. Western Redbud doesn't have thorns and Honeyberry doesn't have thorns. Also Western Redbud does not have fragrant flowers. Western Redbud has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Honeyberry has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Western Redbud and Honeyberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Western Redbud and Honeyberry
Season and care of Western Redbud and Honeyberry is important to know. While considering everything about Western Redbud and Honeyberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Western Redbud season is Spring and Fall and Honeyberry season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Western Redbud is Clay, Loam and for Honeyberry is Well drained while the PH of soil for Western Redbud is Acidic, Neutral and for Honeyberry is Neutral.
Western Redbud and Honeyberry Physical Information
Western Redbud and Honeyberry physical information is very important for comparison. Western Redbud height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Honeyberry height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Western Redbud and Honeyberry are as follows:
Western Redbud flower color: Magenta
Western Redbud leaf color: Bronze
Honeyberry flower color: Yellow
- Honeyberry leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Western Redbud and Honeyberry
Care of Western Redbud and Honeyberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Western Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Honeyberry pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, 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 Honeyberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.