Western Redbud

Black Cherry

About Western Redbud and Black Cherry

Western Redbud

Black Cherry

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Western United States, California

North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada, Central America

Types

Number of Varieties

2520

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Habitat

Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden

Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-103-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

9-1

Sunset Zone

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23

Habit

Arching/Fountain-shaped

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

300.00 cm2,438.40 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

370.00 cm914.40 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Magenta

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Bronze

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Gold, Sienna, Rose

Yellow, Orange

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Oblanceolate , Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring

Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

occasional watering once established

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

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

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Anthracnose, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Mild Allergen

coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Used in parkland, Water gardening

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

soil stabilisation

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

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cough, Sedative, Tonic

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Seedpod, Seeds

Fruits

Other Uses

Added to salads, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to weave baskets

Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant

Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CERCIS occidentalis

PRUNUS serotina

Common Name

California Redbud, Western Redbud

Black Cherry

In Hindi

Western Redbud

ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़

In German

West Redbud

Schwarz Kirschbaum

In French

Redbud Western

Noir Cherry Tree

In Spanish

Redbud Occidental

Negro del cerezo

In Greek

Δυτική κουτσουπιά

Μαύρο Cherry Tree

In Portuguese

Redbud ocidental

Árvore de cereja preta

In Polish

Zachodnia Redbud

Czarny Cherry Tree

In Latin

Western Cercis

Prunus serotina ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Rosales

Family

Fabaceae

Rosaceae

Genus

Cercis

Prunus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cercideae

Subfamily

Caesalpinioideae

Prunoideae

Number of Species

2520

1 27800

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Properties of Western Redbud and Black Cherry

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

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Season and Care of Western Redbud and Black Cherry

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

Western Redbud and Black Cherry Physical Information

Western Redbud and Black Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Western Redbud height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm. The color specification of Western Redbud and Black Cherry are as follows:

Western Redbud flower color: Magenta
Western Redbud leaf color: Bronze
Black Cherry flower color: White
Black Cherry leaf color: Green

Care of Western Redbud and Black Cherry

Care of Western Redbud and Black Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Western Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Western Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.