Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Western Asia
Types
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Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Habitat
Lower slopes, Semi arid regions
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Purple, Pink, White
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches, Remove thin branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Coral Spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Flies
Allergy
-
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
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Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Wood
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Condiment, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Cercis siliquastrum
PRUNUS avium
Common Name
Judas Tree
Sweet Cherry
In German
Judasbaum
Süße Kirsche
In French
Judas arbre
Cerise sucrée
In Spanish
Árbol de Judas
Cereza dulce
In Greek
Ο Ιούδας δέντρο
γλυκό κεράσι
In Portuguese
Árvore de Judas
Cereja doce
In Polish
Judasz Drzewo
Słodka Wiśnia
In Latin
Iudas ligno
dulcis cerasus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cercideae
Amygdaleae
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Amygdaloideae
Properties of Judas Tree and Sweet Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Judas Tree and Sweet Cherry? We provide you with everything About Judas Tree and Sweet Cherry. Judas Tree has thorns and Sweet Cherry doesn't have thorns. Also Judas Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Judas Tree has allergic reactions like and Sweet 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 Sweet Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Judas Tree and Sweet Cherry
Season and care of Judas Tree and Sweet Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Judas Tree and Sweet Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Judas Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Judas Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Judas Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Judas Tree and Sweet Cherry Physical Information
Judas Tree and Sweet Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Judas Tree height is 450.00 cm and width 454.00 cm whereas Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Judas Tree and Sweet Cherry are as follows:
Judas Tree flower color: Light Purple, Pink and White
Judas Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sweet Cherry flower color:
- Sweet Cherry leaf color:
Care of Judas Tree and Sweet Cherry
Care of Judas Tree and Sweet Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Judas Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches. In summer Judas Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.