Life Span
Perennial
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
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Types
Cercis
Rubus leucodermis, Rubus occidentalis, Rubus coreanus
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
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Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Black
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
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Swollen Lips, Tingly mouth, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
anti-cancer, Astringent, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
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 Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
RUBUS 'Jewel'
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
Black Raspberry
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
Black Raspberry Tree
In German
OstRedbud
Schwarze Himbeere Baum
In French
Redbud Orient
Noir Arbre Framboise
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
Negro del árbol de la frambuesa
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
Μαύρο Raspberry Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
Árvore framboesa Preto
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
Czarny Raspberry Drzewo
In Latin
Cercis
Niger IDAEUS ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
Rosoideae
Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Black Raspberry
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Black Raspberry is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Black Raspberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Raspberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Raspberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Raspberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Eastern Redbud and Black Raspberry Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and Black Raspberry physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Black Raspberry height is 182.88 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Black Raspberry are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Black Raspberry flower color: White
- Black Raspberry leaf color: Green
Care of Eastern Redbud and Black Raspberry
Care of Eastern Redbud and Black Raspberry 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 Raspberry 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 Raspberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.