Eastern Redbud

Black Gamecock Iris

About Eastern Redbud and Black Gamecock Iris

Eastern Redbud

Black Gamecock Iris

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Herbaceous 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

Types

Cercis

Number of Varieties

258

0 40000

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Habitat

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

meadows, Waterside Plantings, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-96-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

9-5

Sunset Zone

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

H1, H2, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm55.90 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm71.10 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

Purple, Gold, Black

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Chocolate

Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Purple, Plum

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Yellow green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Sword-like

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Rhizome division

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Ample Water

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Pest Free

Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Drought

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

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Hummingbirds, Mammals

Allergy

Mild Allergen

allergic reaction, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Bog Garden, Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Bulbs, Flowers

Other Uses

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

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Water Gardens

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CERCIS canadensis

IRIS 'Black Gamecock'

Common Name

Eastern Redbud

Black Gamecock Iris, Black Gamecock Louisiana Iris

In Hindi

Eastern Redbud

Black Gamecock Iris

In German

OstRedbud

Black Gamecock Iris

In French

Redbud Orient

Black Gamecock Iris

In Spanish

Eastern Redbud

Black Gamecock Iris

In Greek

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

Black Gamecock Iris

In Portuguese

Redbud oriental

Black Gamecock Iris

In Polish

Redbud wschodniej

Black Gamecock Iris

In Latin

Cercis

Black Gamecock Iris

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Asparagales

Family

Fabaceae

Iridaceae

Genus

Cercis

Iris

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Cercideae

Irideae

Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae

Iridoideae

Number of Species

1070

1 27800

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Properties of Eastern Redbud and Black Gamecock Iris

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

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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Black Gamecock Iris

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

Eastern Redbud and Black Gamecock Iris Physical Information

Eastern Redbud and Black Gamecock Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Black Gamecock Iris height is 55.90 cm and width 71.10 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Black Gamecock Iris are as follows:

Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Black Gamecock Iris flower color: Purple, Gold and Black
Black Gamecock Iris leaf color: Green

Care of Eastern Redbud and Black Gamecock Iris

Care of Eastern Redbud and Black Gamecock Iris 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 Gamecock Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Gamecock Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.