Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Tree
Tree
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
South-Central United States, Texas
Types
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Cercis canadensis var. texensis
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
6-9
Sunset Zone
9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Green, Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple, Dark Green, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Linear
Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water frequently
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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, No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Brown Spots, Red blotch
Japanese weevil, leaf anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Decorating walls
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Seeds
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
YUCCA brevifolia
Cercis canadensis
Common Name
yucca palm
tree yucca
palm tree yucca
Texas Redbud
In Hindi
Joshua Tree
Texas Redbud
In German
Joshua Tree
Texas Redbud
In French
Joshua Tree
Texas Redbud
In Spanish
Árbol de Joshua
Texas Redbud
In Greek
Joshua Tree
Τέξας κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
Joshua Tree
Texas Redbud
In Polish
Joshua Tree
Texas Redbud
In Latin
Joshua ligno
Texas Redbud
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Fabales
Family
Agavaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Caesalpinioideae