Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, California
Mexico, Central America, South America
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical 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, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Magenta
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
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
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Loam, Sand
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, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
soil stabilisation
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
-
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seedpod, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to weave baskets
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CERCIS occidentalis
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
California Redbud, Western Redbud
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
Western Redbud
QUICKSTICK
In German
West Redbud
QUICKSTICK
In French
Redbud Western
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
Redbud Occidental
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
Δυτική κουτσουπιά
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
Redbud ocidental
QuickStick
In Polish
Zachodnia Redbud
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
Western Cercis
Quickstick
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cercideae
Robinieae
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Western Redbud and Quickstick
Season and care of Western Redbud and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Western Redbud and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Western Redbud season is Spring and Fall and Quickstick season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Western Redbud is Clay, Loam and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Western Redbud is Acidic, Neutral and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Western Redbud and Quickstick Physical Information
Western Redbud and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Western Redbud height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Western Redbud and Quickstick are as follows:
Western Redbud flower color: Magenta
Western Redbud leaf color: Bronze
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of Western Redbud and Quickstick
Care of Western Redbud and Quickstick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Western Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Quickstick 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 Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.