Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
Southern Europe
Central America, Europe, North America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Lower slopes, Semi arid regions
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Purple, Pink, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Coral Spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Beautiful Skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Wood
Fruits
Other Uses
Condiment, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant
Not Available
Botanical Name
Cercis siliquastrum
Malus sylvestris
Common Name
Judas Tree
European crab apple
In Hindi
ऐस्प
european crab apple
In German
Judasbaum
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
In French
Judas arbre
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
In Spanish
Árbol de Judas
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
In Greek
Ο Ιούδας δέντρο
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
In Portuguese
Árvore de Judas
Malus sylvestris
In Polish
Judasz Drzewo
Jabłoń dzika
In Latin
Iudas ligno
european crab apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cercideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Judas Tree and European Crab Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Judas Tree and European Crab Apple? We provide you with everything About Judas Tree and European Crab Apple. Judas Tree has thorns and European Crab Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Judas Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Judas Tree has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and European Crab Apple has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 European Crab Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Judas Tree and European Crab Apple
Season and care of Judas Tree and European Crab Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Judas Tree and European Crab Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Judas Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and European Crab Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Judas Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for European Crab Apple is Loamy while the PH of soil for Judas Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for European Crab Apple is Neutral.
Judas Tree and European Crab Apple Physical Information
Judas Tree and European Crab Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Judas Tree height is 450.00 cm and width 454.00 cm whereas European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Judas Tree and European Crab Apple are as follows:
Judas Tree flower color: Light Purple, Pink and White
Judas Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
European Crab Apple flower color: White
- European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Judas Tree and European Crab Apple
Care of Judas Tree and European Crab Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Judas Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant 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 European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.