Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Western Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Canada
Types
Brown Turkey Fig, Texas Everbearing Fig, Celeste Fig
Cercis
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Green
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Purple, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in fall, fertilize in winter
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Eye irritation
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Demulcent, Digestive, Emollient, Galactogogue, Laxative, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Wood
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Garland, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
FICUS carica 'Black Mission'
CERCIS canadensis
Common Name
Black Mission Fig, Fig
Eastern Redbud
In Hindi
Black Mission Fig Tree
Eastern Redbud
In German
Schwarz Mission Fig Tree
OstRedbud
In French
Noir Mission Fig Tree
Redbud Orient
In Spanish
Negro Misión de la Higuera
Eastern Redbud
In Greek
Μαύρο Αποστολή Fig Tree
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
Black Tree Fig Missão
Redbud oriental
In Polish
Czarny Mission Fig Tree
Redbud wschodniej
In Latin
Niger Mission ficum
Cercis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Caesalpiniaceae
Season and Care of Black Mission Fig and Eastern Redbud
Season and care of Black Mission Fig and Eastern Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Black Mission Fig and Eastern Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Mission Fig season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Mission Fig is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Mission Fig is Acidic, Neutral and for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Mission Fig and Eastern Redbud Physical Information
Black Mission Fig and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Black Mission Fig height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Black Mission Fig and Eastern Redbud are as follows:
Black Mission Fig flower color: Green
Black Mission Fig leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
- Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Care of Black Mission Fig and Eastern Redbud
Care of Black Mission Fig and Eastern Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Mission Fig pruning is done Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Black Mission Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.