Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Cercis
Blue ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
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Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Prune in fall, Prune in winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Antirheumatic, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Fever, Gout, Laxative, Ophthalmic, Purgative, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Inner Bark, Leaves, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Basketary, Used as a dye, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
FRAXINUS nigra
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
Black Ash, Brown Ash, Swamp Ash
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
Black Ash plant
In German
OstRedbud
Black Ash Pflanze
In French
Redbud Orient
plante Black Ash
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
planta de negro de Ceniza
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
φυτό μαύρη τέφρα
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
planta Black Ash
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
Black Ash roślin
In Latin
Cercis
Black ash herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Scrophulariales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Black Ash
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Black Ash is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Black Ash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Ash season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Ash is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Ash is Acidic, Neutral.
Eastern Redbud and Black Ash Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and Black Ash physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Black Ash height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Black Ash are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Black Ash flower color: Green and Purple
- Black Ash leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Eastern Redbud and Black Ash
Care of Eastern Redbud and Black Ash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Black Ash pruning is done Prune in fall, Prune in winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short twigs. In summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.