Cercis occidentalis Torr. ex A. Gray

Scientific Name: Cercis occidentalis Torr. ex A. Gray


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Rosidae / Fabales / Fabaceae / Leguminosae / Cercis L./ Cercis occidentalis Torr. ex A. Gray

<i>Cercis occidentalis</i> Torr. ex A. Gray
General Information
Usda SymbolCEOC3
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsShrubTree,
Native LocationsCEOC3

Plant Guide

Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Cercis occidentalis Torr. ex A. Gray is planted.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-8
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceNone
CaCO3 ToleranceLow
Cold Stratification RequiredYes
Drought ToleranceHigh
Fertility RequirementLow
Fire ToleranceMedium
Frost Free Days, Minimum180
Hedge ToleranceLow
Moisture UseLow
pH, Maximum8.0
pH, Minimum6.0
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim1200
Planting Density per Acre, Minim100
Precipitation, Maximum80
Precipitation, Minimum16
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)20
Salinity ToleranceLow
Shade ToleranceTolerant


Morphology/Physiology

BloatLow
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityYes
Shape and OrientationRounded
Active Growth PeriodSpring
C:N RatioHigh
Coppice PotentialYes
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorRed
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorDark Green
Foliage Porosity SummerModerate
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Foliage TextureFine
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousYes
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanShort
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)12.0
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee12
Growth RateRapid
Growth FormMultiple Stem
Fruit/Seed ColorBrown


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateSlow
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorMedium
Seed Spread RateSlow
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Seed per Pound18000
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerYes
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Fruit/Seed PersistenceYes
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Fruit/Seed AbundanceHigh
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Bloom PeriodEarly Spring
Propagated by CuttingsYes


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Protein PotentialLow
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanYes
Palatable Graze AnimalLow
Palatable Browse AnimalMedium
Nursery Stock ProductYes
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

<i>Cercis occidentalis</i> Torr. ex A. Gray

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