Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, California
Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
White mulberry, Chinese mulberry, Red mulberry
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
5-9
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
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Magenta
White, Gray Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Sienna, Rose
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
soil stabilisation
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anthelmintic, Astringent, Homeopathy, Hypoglycaemic, Laxative, Odontalgic, Purgative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seedpod, Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Stem, Wood
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to weave baskets
Fibre, Used as a dye, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CERCIS occidentalis
MORUS nigra
Common Name
California Redbud, Western Redbud
Black Mulberry
In Hindi
Western Redbud
काले शहतूत के पेड़
In German
West Redbud
Schwarze Maulbeerbaum
In French
Redbud Western
Noir Mulberry Tree
In Spanish
Redbud Occidental
Negro árbol de mora
In Greek
Δυτική κουτσουπιά
Μαύρο Mulberry Tree
In Portuguese
Redbud ocidental
Árvore de Mulberry Preto
In Polish
Zachodnia Redbud
Czarny Mulberry Tree
In Latin
Western Cercis
Niger arbori moro:
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Western Redbud and Black Mulberry
Season and care of Western Redbud and Black Mulberry is important to know. While considering everything about Western Redbud and Black Mulberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Western Redbud season is Spring and Fall and Black Mulberry season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Western Redbud is Clay, Loam and for Black Mulberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Western Redbud is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Mulberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Western Redbud and Black Mulberry Physical Information
Western Redbud and Black Mulberry physical information is very important for comparison. Western Redbud height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Black Mulberry height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Western Redbud and Black Mulberry are as follows:
Western Redbud flower color: Magenta
Western Redbud leaf color: Bronze
Black Mulberry flower color: White and Gray Green
- Black Mulberry leaf color: Green
Care of Western Redbud and Black Mulberry
Care of Western Redbud and Black Mulberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Western Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Mulberry pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Western Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Mulberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.