Judas Tree

Birch

About Judas Tree and Birch

Judas Tree

Birch

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Southern Europe

Types

Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii

Number of Varieties

360

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Habitat

Lower slopes, Semi arid regions

Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-94-7

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

Sunset Zone

7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

450.00 cm1,219.20 cm

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Minimum Width

454.00 cm762.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Purple, Pink, White

Yellow, Tan

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Bronze, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Yellow, Red, Orange

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Average Water Needs, Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short branches

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Coral Spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Ants, Birds, Insects

Allergy

Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Wood

Whole plant

Other Uses

Condiment, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware

Used in paper industry

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edible, Feature Plant

Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cercis siliquastrum

BETULA 'Crimson Frost'

Common Name

Judas Tree

Birch, Crimson Frost Birch

In Hindi

ऐस्प

भोज पत्र

In German

Judasbaum

Birke

In French

Judas arbre

Arbre de bouleau

In Spanish

Árbol de Judas

Abedul

In Greek

Ο Ιούδας δέντρο

Birch Tree

In Portuguese

Árvore de Judas

bétula

In Polish

Judasz Drzewo

Brzoza

In Latin

Iudas ligno

Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Fagales

Family

Fabaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Cercis

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cercideae

Subfamily

Caesalpinioideae

Carpinaceae

Number of Species

1034

1 27800

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Properties of Judas Tree and Birch

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

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Season and Care of Judas Tree and Birch

Season and care of Judas Tree and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Judas Tree and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Judas Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Judas Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Judas Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.

Judas Tree and Birch Physical Information

Judas Tree and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Judas Tree height is 450.00 cm and width 454.00 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Judas Tree and Birch are as follows:

Judas Tree flower color: Light Purple, Pink and White
Judas Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color:

Care of Judas Tree and Birch

Care of Judas Tree and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Judas Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Birch pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short branches. In summer Judas Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.