Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Quercus phellos, Quercus nigra
Cercis canadensis var. texensis
Habitat
Hot climate regions, low mountains, Tropical regions
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Chocolate
Green, Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Purple, Dark Green, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange, Sandy Brown
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Does not require lot of watering
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, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonemeal, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Azalea leaf gall, Fusarium leaf spot, Leaf rust, Mildew
Japanese weevil, leaf anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Eczema, Rhinitis, Runny nose
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Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Reduce Bruises, Weightloss
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Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Gout, Obesity, Snoring
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Biodiesel, Recovering internal injuries
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
QUERCUS phellos
Cercis canadensis
Common Name
Willow Oak
Texas Redbud
In Hindi
Overcup ओक
Texas Redbud
In German
Overcup Oak
Texas Redbud
In French
Overcup Oak
Texas Redbud
In Spanish
Overcup Roble
Texas Redbud
In Greek
Overcup Oak
Τέξας κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
Overcup Oak
Texas Redbud
In Polish
Overcup Dąb
Texas Redbud
In Latin
Oryza
Texas Redbud
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Caesalpinioideae
Season and Care of Willow Oak and Texas Redbud
Season and care of Willow Oak and Texas Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Willow Oak and Texas Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Willow Oak season is Spring and Fall and Texas Redbud season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Willow Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Texas Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Willow Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Texas Redbud is Neutral, Alkaline.
Willow Oak and Texas Redbud Physical Information
Willow Oak and Texas Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Willow Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Texas Redbud height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Willow Oak and Texas Redbud are as follows:
Willow Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
Willow Oak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Texas Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Magenta
- Texas Redbud leaf color: Green, Purple, Dark Green and Plum
Care of Willow Oak and Texas Redbud
Care of Willow Oak and Texas Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Willow Oak pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Texas Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Willow Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Texas Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.