Eastern Redbud

Black Oak

About Eastern Redbud and Black Oak

Eastern Redbud

Black Oak

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

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, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada

Types

Cercis

Japanese Evergreen Oak, Sawthorn Oak, Oriental White Oak

Number of Varieties

2520

0 40000

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Habitat

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

Woodland Garden Canopy

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-94-8

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

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm2,438.40 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm1,219.20 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

Red, Light Yellow, Yellow green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Chocolate

Brown, Sandy Brown, Chocolate

Leaf Color in Spring

Purple, Plum

Green, Copper

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Yellow green

Orange, Brown, Dark Red

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Lobed

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Wet Site, Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs a lot of water initially, occasional watering once established, Water Deeply

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

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

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

Remove branches, Remove damaged fruit, 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

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, organic fertlizers

Pests and Diseases

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Drought, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

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

✔ ✘

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

Hay fever, Itchy eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Watery eyes, Whooping Cough

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia

Antiaphonic, Antiasthamatic, Astringent, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Dysentry, Emetic, Febrifuge, Haemorrhages, Indigestion, Opthalmic, Salve, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Tonic, Treating fever

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Inner Bark, Leaves, Seeds

Other Uses

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

Tannin, Used as a dye, Used as fuel, Used as insect repellent, 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

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CERCIS canadensis

QUERCUS velutina

Common Name

Eastern Redbud

Black Oak

In Hindi

Eastern Redbud

Black Oak Tree

In German

OstRedbud

Schwarz Oak Tree

In French

Redbud Orient

Noir Oak Tree

In Spanish

Eastern Redbud

Negro del árbol de roble

In Greek

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

Black Oak Tree

In Portuguese

Redbud oriental

Carvalho Preto

In Polish

Redbud wschodniej

Czarny Dąb

In Latin

Cercis

Niger quercum ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Fagales

Family

Fabaceae

Fagaceae

Genus

Cercis

Quercus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cercideae

Cherokee

Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae

Number of Species

10600

1 27800

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Properties of Eastern Redbud and Black Oak

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

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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Black Oak

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

Eastern Redbud and Black Oak Physical Information

Eastern Redbud and Black Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Black Oak height is 2,438.40 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Black Oak are as follows:

Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Black Oak flower color: Red, Light Yellow and Yellow green
Black Oak leaf color: Green and Copper

Care of Eastern Redbud and Black Oak

Care of Eastern Redbud and Black Oak 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 Oak pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged fruit, 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 Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.