Eastern Redbud

Black Mission Fig

About Eastern Redbud and Black Mission Fig

Eastern Redbud

Black Mission Fig

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Fruit

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

Mediterranean, Western Asia

Types

Cercis

Brown Turkey Fig, Texas Everbearing Fig, Celeste Fig

Number of Varieties

253

0 40000

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Habitat

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-96-10

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

Sunset Zone

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

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

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm760.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm300.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Chocolate

Purple, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Purple, Plum

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Yellow green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Irregular

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

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Cuttings, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season

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

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

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 in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in fall, fertilize in winter

Pests and Diseases

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Red blotch

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

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Eye irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Glowing Skin, Good for skin

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Shadow Tree, Windbreak

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia

anti-cancer, Demulcent, Digestive, Emollient, Galactogogue, Laxative, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Fruits, Leaves, Wood

Other Uses

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

Garland, Used as Ornamental plant, 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

Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CERCIS canadensis

FICUS carica 'Black Mission'

Common Name

Eastern Redbud

Black Mission Fig, Fig

In Hindi

Eastern Redbud

Black Mission Fig Tree

In German

OstRedbud

Schwarz Mission Fig Tree

In French

Redbud Orient

Noir Mission Fig Tree

In Spanish

Eastern Redbud

Negro Misión de la Higuera

In Greek

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

Μαύρο Αποστολή Fig Tree

In Portuguese

Redbud oriental

Black Tree Fig Missão

In Polish

Redbud wschodniej

Czarny Mission Fig Tree

In Latin

Cercis

Niger Mission ficum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Rosales

Family

Fabaceae

Moraceae

Genus

Cercis

Ficus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cercideae

Ficeae

Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae

Number of Species

101

1 27800

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Properties of Eastern Redbud and Black Mission Fig

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

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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Black Mission Fig

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

Eastern Redbud and Black Mission Fig Physical Information

Eastern Redbud and Black Mission Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Black Mission Fig height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Black Mission Fig are as follows:

Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Black Mission Fig flower color: Green
Black Mission Fig leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Eastern Redbud and Black Mission Fig

Care of Eastern Redbud and Black Mission Fig 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 Mission Fig pruning is done Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Mission Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.