Judas Tree

Elm

About Judas Tree and Elm

Judas Tree

Elm

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Southern Europe

North America

Types

Water elm

Number of Varieties

335

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Habitat

Lower slopes, Semi arid regions

Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-93-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

Sunset Zone

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

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

450.00 cm1,830.00 cm

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Minimum Width

454.00 cm910.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Purple, Pink, White

Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Light Yellow

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Oblique base

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

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

Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply

In Summer

Lots of watering

Ample Water

In Spring

Moderate

Average Water

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

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium

Pests and Diseases

Coral Spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt

Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Cold climate, Drought, Salt

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

✔ ✘

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

Allergy

allergic reaction, Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes

Landscape Designing

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Food for birds, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antispasmodic, Astringent

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Wood

Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood

Other Uses

Condiment, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware

Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in biomass, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edible, Feature Plant

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cercis siliquastrum

ULMUS americana

Common Name

Judas Tree

American Elm

In Hindi

ऐस्प

अमेरिकी एल्म

In German

Judasbaum

amerikanische Ulme

In French

Judas arbre

orme d'Amérique

In Spanish

Árbol de Judas

olmo americano

In Greek

Ο Ιούδας δέντρο

American Elm

In Portuguese

Árvore de Judas

olmo americano

In Polish

Judasz Drzewo

Amerykański wiązu

In Latin

Iudas ligno

Latin ulmo

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Rosales

Family

Fabaceae

Ulmaceae

Genus

Cercis

Ulmus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cercideae

Subfamily

Caesalpinioideae

Number of Species

1040

1 27800

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Properties of Judas Tree and Elm

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

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Season and Care of Judas Tree and Elm

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

Judas Tree and Elm Physical Information

Judas Tree and Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Judas Tree height is 450.00 cm and width 454.00 cm whereas Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Judas Tree and Elm are as follows:

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

Care of Judas Tree and Elm

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