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About Eastern Redbud and Black Bamboo

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Annual and Perennial

Type

Tree
Grass

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
China

Types

Cercis
Timor Black Bamboo, Javanese Black Bamboo, Black Asper Bamboo

Number of Varieties

25150
0 40000
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Habitat

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
Not marine, Terrícola

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-96-10
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

9-6
12 - 4

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded
Thicket/Colonizing

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm610.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

760.00 cm460.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
-

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Chocolate
-

Leaf Color in Spring

Purple, Plum
Lime Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green
Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Yellow green
Lime Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

-
Gray Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped
Long Linear

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium
Very Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
-

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
-

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Low
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Water Deeply, Water occasionally

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Ample Water
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads

Fertilizers

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous

Pests and Diseases

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy
-

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium
Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Birds
Mites

Allergy

Mild Allergen
Dermatitis, Rash

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

-
-

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Antiemetic, Antitussive, Astringent, Depurative, Diuretic, Expectorant, Febrifuge, Sedative, Styptic

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Stem

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, Showy Purposes, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CERCIS canadensis
PHYLLOSTACHYS nigra

Common Name

Eastern Redbud
Black Bamboo, Running Bamboo

In Hindi

Eastern Redbud
काला बांस

In German

OstRedbud
schwarzer Bambus

In French

Redbud Orient
bambou noir

In Spanish

Eastern Redbud
negro de bambú

In Greek

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
μαύρο μπαμπού

In Portuguese

Redbud oriental
Black Bamboo

In Polish

Redbud wschodniej
Czarny Bambus

In Latin

Cercis
niger Bamboo

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida

Order

Fabales
Cyperales

Family

Fabaceae
Poaceae

Genus

Cercis
Phyllostachys Siebold & Zucc

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Cercideae
Bambuseae

Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae
Bambusoideae

Number of Species

1049
1 27800
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Properties of Eastern Redbud and Black Bamboo

Wondering what are the properties of Eastern Redbud and Black Bamboo? We provide you with everything About Eastern Redbud and Black Bamboo. Eastern Redbud doesn't have thorns and Black Bamboo doesn't have thorns. Also Eastern Redbud does not have fragrant flowers. Eastern Redbud has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Black Bamboo has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Eastern Redbud and Black Bamboo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Black Bamboo

Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Black Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Black Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Bamboo season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Eastern Redbud and Black Bamboo Physical Information

Eastern Redbud and Black Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Black Bamboo height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Black Bamboo are as follows:

  • Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink

  • Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum

  • Black Bamboo flower color:

  • Black Bamboo leaf color: Lime Green

Care of Eastern Redbud and Black Bamboo

Care of Eastern Redbud and Black Bamboo 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 Bamboo pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.