Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, 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
White mulberry, Chinese mulberry, Red mulberry
Cercis
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Gray Green
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Purple, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
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, Alkaline
Acidic, 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
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Pollen
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes Healthy Hair
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Astringent, Homeopathy, Hypoglycaemic, Laxative, Odontalgic, Purgative
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Stem, Wood
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Fibre, Used as a dye, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
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
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
MORUS nigra
CERCIS canadensis
Common Name
Black Mulberry
Eastern Redbud
In Hindi
काले शहतूत के पेड़
Eastern Redbud
In German
Schwarze Maulbeerbaum
OstRedbud
In French
Noir Mulberry Tree
Redbud Orient
In Spanish
Negro árbol de mora
Eastern Redbud
In Greek
Μαύρο Mulberry Tree
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
Árvore de Mulberry Preto
Redbud oriental
In Polish
Czarny Mulberry Tree
Redbud wschodniej
In Latin
Niger arbori moro:
Cercis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Not Available
Caesalpiniaceae
Season and Care of Black Mulberry and Eastern Redbud
Season and care of Black Mulberry and Eastern Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Black Mulberry and Eastern Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Mulberry season is Summer and Fall and Eastern Redbud season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Mulberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Mulberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Mulberry and Eastern Redbud Physical Information
Black Mulberry and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Black Mulberry height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Black Mulberry and Eastern Redbud are as follows:
Black Mulberry flower color: White and Gray Green
Black Mulberry leaf color: Green
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
- Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Care of Black Mulberry and Eastern Redbud
Care of Black Mulberry and Eastern Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Mulberry pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Black Mulberry 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.