Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, California
United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden
Moist woods, Swamps, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-8
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Spreading
Flower Color
Magenta
White, Yellow, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Sienna, Rose
Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Keep ground moist
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt
Anthracnose, Brown Rot, Caterpillars, fungus, Sawfly Larvae, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Skin irritation
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seedpod, Seeds
Whole plant, Wood
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to weave baskets
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CERCIS occidentalis
CATALPA speciosa
Common Name
California Redbud, Western Redbud
Northern Catalpa
In Hindi
Western Redbud
Northern Catalpa
In German
West Redbud
Northern Catalpa
In French
Redbud Western
Nord Catalpa
In Spanish
Redbud Occidental
Catalpa Norte
In Greek
Δυτική κουτσουπιά
Βόρεια Catalpa
In Portuguese
Redbud ocidental
Northern Catalpa
In Polish
Zachodnia Redbud
Północnej Catalpa
In Latin
Western Cercis
Northern Catalpa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Scrophulariales
Family
Fabaceae
Bignoniaceae
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 Northern Catalpa
Season and care of Western Redbud and Northern Catalpa is important to know. While considering everything about Western Redbud and Northern Catalpa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Western Redbud season is Spring and Fall and Northern Catalpa season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Western Redbud is Clay, Loam and for Northern Catalpa is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Western Redbud is Acidic, Neutral and for Northern Catalpa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Western Redbud and Northern Catalpa Physical Information
Western Redbud and Northern Catalpa physical information is very important for comparison. Western Redbud height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Northern Catalpa height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Western Redbud and Northern Catalpa are as follows:
Western Redbud flower color: Magenta
Western Redbud leaf color: Bronze
Northern Catalpa flower color: White, Yellow and Purple
- Northern Catalpa leaf color: Light Green
Care of Western Redbud and Northern Catalpa
Care of Western Redbud and Northern Catalpa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Western Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Northern Catalpa 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 Northern Catalpa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.