Judas Tree

Bird Cherry

About Judas Tree and Bird Cherry

Judas Tree

Bird Cherry

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Southern Europe

Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea

Types

Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry

Number of Varieties

3100

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Habitat

Lower slopes, Semi arid regions

Woodland Garden Canopy

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-93-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

Sunset Zone

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

A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

450.00 cm1,500.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

454.00 cm600.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Purple, Pink, White

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Purple, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Apply 10-10-10 amount

Pests and Diseases

Coral Spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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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

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Birds

Allergy

Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

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

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Wood

Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood

Other Uses

Condiment, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware

Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edible, Feature Plant

Screening / Wind Break

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cercis siliquastrum

PRUNUS padus

Common Name

Judas Tree

Bird Cherry

In Hindi

ऐस्प

सुंदार वृक्ष

In German

Judasbaum

Vogel Kirschbaum

In French

Judas arbre

Oiseau Cherry Tree

In Spanish

Árbol de Judas

Pájaro Cerezo

In Greek

Ο Ιούδας δέντρο

Bird Cherry Tree

In Portuguese

Árvore de Judas

Árvore de cereja do pássaro

In Polish

Judasz Drzewo

Czeremcha drzewa

In Latin

Iudas ligno

Ave Ave ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Rosales

Family

Fabaceae

Rosaceae

Genus

Cercis

Prunus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cercideae

Acacieae

Subfamily

Caesalpinioideae

Prunoideae

Number of Species

10100

1 27800

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Properties of Judas Tree and Bird Cherry

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

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Season and Care of Judas Tree and Bird Cherry

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

Judas Tree and Bird Cherry Physical Information

Judas Tree and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Judas Tree height is 450.00 cm and width 454.00 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Judas Tree and Bird Cherry are as follows:

Judas Tree flower color: Light Purple, Pink and White
Judas Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green

Care of Judas Tree and Bird Cherry

Care of Judas Tree and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Judas Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Judas Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.