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| Identification |
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Genus
Cercis
Species
occidentalis
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
western redbud
California redbud
Family
CAESALPINIACEAE
Specimen number
S11410
Data source
CrscntBlm;HtZn p93
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Woody perennial
Life span
5 - 20 years
Annual cycle
Depends on climate
Stature
Tree
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Not applicable
Overall height
10' - 15'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun to light shade
Water
Moist, well drained
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 04a-10b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 12-09
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Lost Hills Nursery
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
1 gallon
Garden location
Driveway entrance
Garden notes
Cercis occidentalis can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -30� Fahrenheit. Western redbud (also known as California redbud) needs summer days with high heat. Full sun to light shade is needed for this plant to do its best. It prefers moist, well drained soils.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Cercis occidentalis is a woody perennial. Leaves: Western redbud (locally known in some parts as California redbud) has heart shaped leaves. Flowers: This plant has clusters of buds directly on woody stems. Flowers are borne during the month of March. Typically the blossoms are either violet or purple.
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