A Tree of Israel for Every Month

Introducing the world of KKL-JNF forest trees! Each month, we will focus on a single species that typifies the season, and present some fun facts, legends and traditions associated with it.

The etymology of the tree's name is possibly from its French common name, Arbre de Judée - "tree of Judea" - the region in which the Judas tree grows.
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Christ's Thorn Jujube is a branching thorny tree of Sudanian origin. In Israel, you can find both them both natural and planted.
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The Atlantic pistacia is a major component of Israeli natural landscapes. It is one of the most drought-resistant of Israel’s native woodland trees.
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