Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
North America, Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, shaded woods
Coastal Regions, Lowland, Mountains, Subtropical climates, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Purple, Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Canker, Verticillium Wilt
Aphids
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Allergy
Unknown
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Formal Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Unknown
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Applicable
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis 'Forest Pansy'
ILEX glabra
Common Name
Eastern Redbud, Forest Pansy Redbud
American Pokeweed, Inkberry, Silberstein American Pokeweed
In Hindi
Forest Pansy Redbud
Inkberry
In German
Forest Pansy Redbud
Inkberry
In French
gainier du Canada
Inkberry
In Spanish
Cercis canadensis
Inkberry
In Greek
Forest Pansy Redbud
Inkberry
In Portuguese
Forest Pansy Redbud
Inkberry
In Polish
Judaszowiec kanadyjski
inkberry
In Latin
Forest Pansy Redbud
Inkberry
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Fabales
Aquifoliales
Family
Fabaceae
Phytolaccaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Forest Pansy Redbud and Inkberry
Season and care of Forest Pansy Redbud and Inkberry is important to know. While considering everything about Forest Pansy Redbud and Inkberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Forest Pansy Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Inkberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Forest Pansy Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Inkberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Forest Pansy Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Inkberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Forest Pansy Redbud and Inkberry Physical Information
Forest Pansy Redbud and Inkberry physical information is very important for comparison. Forest Pansy Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Inkberry height is 120.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Forest Pansy Redbud and Inkberry are as follows:
Forest Pansy Redbud flower color: Red, Purple and Violet
Forest Pansy Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Inkberry flower color: White
- Inkberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Forest Pansy Redbud and Inkberry
Care of Forest Pansy Redbud and Inkberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Forest Pansy Redbud pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Inkberry pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Forest Pansy Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Inkberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.