Eastern Redbud

Black Chokeberry

About Eastern Redbud and Black Chokeberry

Eastern Redbud

Black Chokeberry

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Shrub

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

North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada

Types

Cercis

Red chokeberry, Purple chokeberry

Number of Varieties

253

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Habitat

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

Anthropogenic, Boggy areas, Cliffs, Fens, Swamps, Terrestrial, Wet lands, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-93-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

8-1

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Thicket/Colonizing

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm182.88 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm182.88 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Chocolate

Purplish-black

Leaf Color in Spring

Purple, Plum

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Elliptic

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Ample Water

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

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

Prune after flowering, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove diseased branches by the tool's blades dipped into the alcohol solution

Fertilizers

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers

10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K

Pests and Diseases

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Anaphylaxis

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia

anti-cancer, Antioxidants, Cold

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Fruits

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware

Pectin

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Foundation, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CERCIS canadensis

ARONIA melanocarpa

Common Name

Eastern Redbud

Black Chokeberry

In Hindi

Eastern Redbud

Black Chokeberry Shrub

In German

OstRedbud

Schwarz Aronia Strauch

In French

Redbud Orient

Noir Chokeberry Arbuste

In Spanish

Eastern Redbud

Chokeberry negro Arbusto

In Greek

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

Μαύρο Chokeberry θάμνων

In Portuguese

Redbud oriental

Chokeberry preto Arbusto

In Polish

Redbud wschodniej

Krzew aronii

In Latin

Cercis

Lichen Frutex

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Rosales

Family

Fabaceae

Rosaceae

Genus

Cercis

Aronia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cercideae

Maleae

Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae

Amygdaloideae

Number of Species

103

1 27800

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Properties of Eastern Redbud and Black Chokeberry

Wondering what are the properties of Eastern Redbud and Black Chokeberry? We provide you with everything About Eastern Redbud and Black Chokeberry. Eastern Redbud doesn't have thorns and Black Chokeberry doesn't have thorns. Also Eastern Redbud does not have fragrant flowers. Eastern Redbud has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Black Chokeberry 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 Chokeberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Black Chokeberry

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

Eastern Redbud and Black Chokeberry Physical Information

Eastern Redbud and Black Chokeberry physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Black Chokeberry height is 182.88 cm and width 182.88 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Black Chokeberry are as follows:

Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Black Chokeberry flower color:
Black Chokeberry leaf color:

Care of Eastern Redbud and Black Chokeberry

Care of Eastern Redbud and Black Chokeberry 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 Chokeberry pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove diseased branches by the tool's blades dipped into the alcohol solution. In summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Chokeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.