Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, California
Southeastern United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
5-9
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
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Magenta
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Sienna, Rose
Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblong to ablanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Summer, Summer
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Nitrate based fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt
Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Hair Conditioner, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cardiac, Diuretic, Refrigerant, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seedpod, Seeds
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to weave baskets
It is a remedy for treating fevers, Used in making tea, Used in treatment of mouth ulcers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CERCIS occidentalis
OXYDENDRUM arboreum
Common Name
California Redbud, Western Redbud
Sourwood
In Hindi
Western Redbud
Sourwood
In German
West Redbud
Sourwood
In French
Redbud Western
Sourwood
In Spanish
Redbud Occidental
Sourwood
In Greek
Δυτική κουτσουπιά
Sourwood
In Portuguese
Redbud ocidental
Sourwood
In Polish
Zachodnia Redbud
Sourwood
In Latin
Western Cercis
Sourwood
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cercideae
Oxydendreae
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Vaccinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Western Redbud and Sourwood
Season and care of Western Redbud and Sourwood is important to know. While considering everything about Western Redbud and Sourwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Western Redbud season is Spring and Fall and Sourwood season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Western Redbud is Clay, Loam and for Sourwood is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Western Redbud is Acidic, Neutral and for Sourwood is Acidic.
Western Redbud and Sourwood Physical Information
Western Redbud and Sourwood physical information is very important for comparison. Western Redbud height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Sourwood height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Western Redbud and Sourwood are as follows:
Western Redbud flower color: Magenta
Western Redbud leaf color: Bronze
Sourwood flower color: White
- Sourwood leaf color: Green
Care of Western Redbud and Sourwood
Care of Western Redbud and Sourwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Western Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sourwood 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 Sourwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.