Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Europe, Northern Africa
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Lower slopes, Semi arid regions
Fields, Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Purple, Pink, White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Diamond-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Not Available
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Does not require lot of watering, when new, water every week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Less Watering
In Spring
Moderate
Alternate Days
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Coral Spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Wood
Not Available
Other Uses
Condiment, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware
Economic Purpose, Food for animals, Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Cercis siliquastrum
POPULUS Nigra Italica
Common Name
Judas Tree
Lombardy Poplar
In German
Judasbaum
Lombardei Pappel
In French
Judas arbre
peuplier de Lombardie
In Spanish
Árbol de Judas
Lombardía álamo
In Greek
Ο Ιούδας δέντρο
Λομβαρδίας λεύκες
In Portuguese
Árvore de Judas
Lombardia Poplar
In Polish
Judasz Drzewo
Lombardia Topola
In Latin
Iudas ligno
Lombardiae Poplar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Malpighiales
Family
Fabaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cercideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Judas Tree and Lombardy Poplar
Season and care of Judas Tree and Lombardy Poplar is important to know. While considering everything about Judas Tree and Lombardy Poplar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Judas Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lombardy Poplar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Judas Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lombardy Poplar is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Judas Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Lombardy Poplar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Judas Tree and Lombardy Poplar Physical Information
Judas Tree and Lombardy Poplar physical information is very important for comparison. Judas Tree height is 450.00 cm and width 454.00 cm whereas Lombardy Poplar height is 1,220.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Judas Tree and Lombardy Poplar are as follows:
Judas Tree flower color: Light Purple, Pink and White
Judas Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Lombardy Poplar flower color: Not Available
- Lombardy Poplar leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Judas Tree and Lombardy Poplar
Care of Judas Tree and Lombardy Poplar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Judas Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lombardy Poplar pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Judas Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lombardy Poplar needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.