Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
Southern Europe
Corsica, Sardinia
Habitat
Lower slopes, Semi arid regions
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Availble
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Light Purple, Pink, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Black, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Moist but well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Moisture
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Coral Spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Acne, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
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Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Wood
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Condiment, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cercis siliquastrum
Myrtus communis
Common Name
Judas Tree
Common Myrtle
In Hindi
ऐस्प
Common myrtle
In German
Judasbaum
Myrte
In French
Judas arbre
Myrtus communis
In Spanish
Árbol de Judas
Myrtus communis
In Greek
Ο Ιούδας δέντρο
κοινή μυρτιά
In Portuguese
Árvore de Judas
murta comum
In Polish
Judasz Drzewo
Mirt zwyczajny
In Latin
Iudas ligno
myrto Common
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
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Properties of Judas Tree and Common Myrtle
Wondering what are the properties of Judas Tree and Common Myrtle? We provide you with everything About Judas Tree and Common Myrtle. Judas Tree has thorns and Common Myrtle doesn't have thorns. Also Judas Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Judas Tree has allergic reactions like and Common Myrtle 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 Common Myrtle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Judas Tree and Common Myrtle
Season and care of Judas Tree and Common Myrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Judas Tree and Common Myrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Judas Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Common Myrtle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Judas Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Common Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Judas Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Common Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Judas Tree and Common Myrtle Physical Information
Judas Tree and Common Myrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Judas Tree height is 450.00 cm and width 454.00 cm whereas Common Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Judas Tree and Common Myrtle are as follows:
Judas Tree flower color: Light Purple, Pink and White
Judas Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Common Myrtle flower color: White
- Common Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Judas Tree and Common Myrtle
Care of Judas Tree and Common Myrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Judas Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Common Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots 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 Common Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.