Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Southern Europe
Types
Prunus virginiana
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Habitat
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
Lower slopes, Semi arid regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
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Light Purple, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Coral Spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Flowers, Wood
Other Uses
Used As Food
Condiment, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
PRUNUS virginiana
Cercis siliquastrum
Common Name
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
Judas Tree
In Hindi
Chokecherry
ऐस्प
In German
Chokecherry
Judasbaum
In French
Chokecherry
Judas arbre
In Spanish
Chokecherry
Árbol de Judas
In Greek
Chokecherry
Ο Ιούδας δέντρο
In Portuguese
Chokecherry
Árvore de Judas
In Polish
Chokecherry
Judasz Drzewo
In Latin
chokecherry
Iudas ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Amygdaleae
Cercideae
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Caesalpinioideae
Season and Care of Chokecherry and Judas Tree
Season and care of Chokecherry and Judas Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Chokecherry and Judas Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Judas Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Judas Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Judas Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Chokecherry and Judas Tree Physical Information
Chokecherry and Judas Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Judas Tree height is 450.00 cm and width 454.00 cm. The color specification of Chokecherry and Judas Tree are as follows:
Care of Chokecherry and Judas Tree
Care of Chokecherry and Judas Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches and Judas Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chokecherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Judas Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.