Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Western United States, California
Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Magenta
Ivory, Gray
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Magenta, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Sienna, Rose
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Cuneate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Does not require regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland, Water gardening
-
Environmental Uses
soil stabilisation
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seedpod, Seeds
Wood
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to weave baskets
Used for woodware, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CERCIS occidentalis
TRIPLARIS americana
Common Name
California Redbud, Western Redbud
Ant Stick, Macaw, St. Mary's Stick
In Hindi
Western Redbud
Macaw
In German
West Redbud
Ara
In French
Redbud Western
ara
In Spanish
Redbud Occidental
guacamayo
In Greek
Δυτική κουτσουπιά
μακώ
In Portuguese
Redbud ocidental
arara
In Polish
Zachodnia Redbud
ara
In Latin
Western Cercis
Ara
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fabaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
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Properties of Western Redbud and Macaw
Wondering what are the properties of Western Redbud and Macaw? We provide you with everything About Western Redbud and Macaw. Western Redbud doesn't have thorns and Macaw doesn't have thorns. Also Western Redbud does not have fragrant flowers. Western Redbud has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Macaw 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 Macaw and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Western Redbud and Macaw
Season and care of Western Redbud and Macaw is important to know. While considering everything about Western Redbud and Macaw Care, growing season is an essential factor. Western Redbud season is Spring and Fall and Macaw season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Western Redbud is Clay, Loam and for Macaw is Loam while the PH of soil for Western Redbud is Acidic, Neutral and for Macaw is Acidic, Neutral.
Western Redbud and Macaw Physical Information
Western Redbud and Macaw physical information is very important for comparison. Western Redbud height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Macaw height is 1,220.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Western Redbud and Macaw are as follows:
Western Redbud flower color: Magenta
Western Redbud leaf color: Bronze
Macaw flower color: Ivory and Gray
- Macaw leaf color: Green
Care of Western Redbud and Macaw
Care of Western Redbud and Macaw include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Western Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Macaw 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 Macaw needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.