Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Canada
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden Canopy, Woodlands
Alpine Meadows, shaded woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Green, Light Pink
Red, Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Purple
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Purple, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Burgundy
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Obtuse
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Cadmium fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mosaic viruses, Yellow Leaves
Bacterial Canker, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Small mammals
Birds
Allergy
Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, cramps, Diarrhea, Nausea, Spasms, Toxic, Toxic if not prepared properly, Vomiting
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Formal Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Curing mumps and measles, Homeopathy
Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Not Applicable
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in making blue ink
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Wildflower
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PHYTOLACCA americana
CERCIS canadensis 'Forest Pansy'
Common Name
American Pokeweed, Inkberry, Pokeberry
Eastern Redbud, Forest Pansy Redbud
In Hindi
POKEBERRY
Forest Pansy Redbud
In German
Kermesbeere
Forest Pansy Redbud
In French
POKEBERRY
gainier du Canada
In Spanish
Pokeberry
Cercis canadensis
In Greek
POKEBERRY
Forest Pansy Redbud
In Portuguese
POKEBERRY
Forest Pansy Redbud
In Polish
alkiermes
Judaszowiec kanadyjski
In Latin
pokeberry
Forest Pansy Redbud
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Fabales
Family
Phytolaccaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Pokeberry and Forest Pansy Redbud
Wondering what are the properties of Pokeberry and Forest Pansy Redbud? We provide you with everything About Pokeberry and Forest Pansy Redbud. Pokeberry doesn't have thorns and Forest Pansy Redbud doesn't have thorns. Also Pokeberry does not have fragrant flowers. Pokeberry has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, cramps, Diarrhea, Nausea, Spasms, Toxic, Toxic if not prepared properly and Vomiting and Forest Pansy Redbud has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, cramps, Diarrhea, Nausea, Spasms, Toxic, Toxic if not prepared properly and Vomiting. 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 Pokeberry and Forest Pansy Redbud and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pokeberry and Forest Pansy Redbud
Season and care of Pokeberry and Forest Pansy Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Pokeberry and Forest Pansy Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pokeberry season is Summer and Fall and Forest Pansy Redbud season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pokeberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Forest Pansy Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pokeberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Forest Pansy Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pokeberry and Forest Pansy Redbud Physical Information
Pokeberry and Forest Pansy Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Pokeberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Forest Pansy Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Pokeberry and Forest Pansy Redbud are as follows:
Pokeberry flower color: White, Green and Light Pink
Pokeberry leaf color: Green
Forest Pansy Redbud flower color: Red, Purple and Violet
- Forest Pansy Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Care of Pokeberry and Forest Pansy Redbud
Care of Pokeberry and Forest Pansy Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pokeberry pruning is done Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Forest Pansy Redbud pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pokeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Forest Pansy Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.