Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, California
Eastern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Types
Not Available
Mareer, Manjak
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
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
White, Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Light Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Sienna, Rose
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt
Root rot, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Dizziness, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
soil stabilisation
Absorbs greenhouse gases, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Acne, Aging, Hair Loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seedpod, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to weave baskets
Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used as Biofuel, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant
Edible, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CERCIS occidentalis
CORDIA subcordata
Common Name
California Redbud, Western Redbud
Beach Cordia, Island Walnut, Kou, Sea Trumpet
In Hindi
Western Redbud
Cordia subcordata
In German
West Redbud
Cordia subcordata
In French
Redbud Western
Cordia subcordata
In Spanish
Redbud Occidental
Cordia subcordata
In Greek
Δυτική κουτσουπιά
Cordia subcordata
In Portuguese
Redbud ocidental
Cordia subcordata
In Polish
Zachodnia Redbud
Cordia subcordata
In Latin
Western Cercis
Cordia subcordata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cercideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Western Redbud and Kou
Season and care of Western Redbud and Kou is important to know. While considering everything about Western Redbud and Kou Care, growing season is an essential factor. Western Redbud season is Spring and Fall and Kou season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Western Redbud is Clay, Loam and for Kou is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Western Redbud is Acidic, Neutral and for Kou is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Western Redbud and Kou Physical Information
Western Redbud and Kou physical information is very important for comparison. Western Redbud height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Kou height is 760.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Western Redbud and Kou are as follows:
Western Redbud flower color: Magenta
Western Redbud leaf color: Bronze
Kou flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Orange Red
- Kou leaf color: Green
Care of Western Redbud and Kou
Care of Western Redbud and Kou include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Western Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kou pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Western Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kou needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.