Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, California
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Northern shagbark hickory, Southern shagbark hickory
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden
Woodland Garden Canopy
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
Not Available
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Magenta
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Sienna, Rose
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Trunk Rot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Mice, Red and Gray Squirrels
Allergy
Mild Allergen
breathing problems, Mouth itching, Sore Throat, Swelling, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Moisturizing
Environmental Uses
soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Analgesic, Antirheumatic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seedpod, Seeds
Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to weave baskets
Used as an excellent fuel, Used in pies, cakes, Used to make yellow dye, used to prepare nut milk
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant
Edible, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CERCIS occidentalis
CARYA ovata
Common Name
California Redbud, Western Redbud
Shagbark Hickory
In Hindi
Western Redbud
Shagbark Hickory
In German
West Redbud
Shagbark Hickory
In French
Redbud Western
Caryer ovale
In Spanish
Redbud Occidental
Shagbark Hickory
In Greek
Δυτική κουτσουπιά
Shagbark Hickory
In Portuguese
Redbud ocidental
Shagbark Hickory
In Polish
Zachodnia Redbud
ORZESZNIK PIĘCIOLISTKOWY
In Latin
Western Cercis
Carya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Juglandales
Family
Fabaceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cercideae
Juglandeae
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Juglandoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Western Redbud and Shagbark Hickory
Wondering what are the properties of Western Redbud and Shagbark Hickory? We provide you with everything About Western Redbud and Shagbark Hickory. Western Redbud doesn't have thorns and Shagbark Hickory doesn't have thorns. Also Western Redbud does not have fragrant flowers. Western Redbud has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Shagbark Hickory 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 Shagbark Hickory and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Western Redbud and Shagbark Hickory
Season and care of Western Redbud and Shagbark Hickory is important to know. While considering everything about Western Redbud and Shagbark Hickory Care, growing season is an essential factor. Western Redbud season is Spring and Fall and Shagbark Hickory season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Western Redbud is Clay, Loam and for Shagbark Hickory is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Western Redbud is Acidic, Neutral and for Shagbark Hickory is Acidic, Neutral.
Western Redbud and Shagbark Hickory Physical Information
Western Redbud and Shagbark Hickory physical information is very important for comparison. Western Redbud height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Shagbark Hickory height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Western Redbud and Shagbark Hickory are as follows:
Western Redbud flower color: Magenta
Western Redbud leaf color: Bronze
Shagbark Hickory flower color: Not Available
- Shagbark Hickory leaf color: Not Available
Care of Western Redbud and Shagbark Hickory
Care of Western Redbud and Shagbark Hickory include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Western Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Shagbark Hickory 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 Shagbark Hickory needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.