Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Southern Europe
Types
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
Lower slopes, Semi arid regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Gold
Light Purple, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Orange Red
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Coral Spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Shoots, Stem
Flowers, Wood
Other Uses
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
Condiment, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Edible, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
Cercis siliquastrum
Common Name
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
Judas Tree
In German
Gemüsespargel
Judasbaum
In French
Asperge
Judas arbre
In Spanish
Asparagus
Árbol de Judas
In Greek
σπαράγγι
Ο Ιούδας δέντρο
In Portuguese
Asparagus
Árvore de Judas
In Polish
Szparag lekarski
Judasz Drzewo
In Latin
Asparagus
Iudas ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Fabales
Family
Liliaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Cercideae
Subfamily
Asparagoideae
Caesalpinioideae
Properties of Asparagus and Judas Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Asparagus and Judas Tree? We provide you with everything About Asparagus and Judas Tree. Asparagus doesn't have thorns and Judas Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Asparagus does not have fragrant flowers. Asparagus has allergic reactions like allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis and Rhinoconjunctivitis and Judas Tree has allergic reactions like allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis and Rhinoconjunctivitis. 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 Asparagus and Judas Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Asparagus and Judas Tree
Season and care of Asparagus and Judas Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Asparagus and Judas Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Judas Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asparagus is Loam, Sand and for Judas Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Judas Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Asparagus and Judas Tree Physical Information
Asparagus and Judas Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Judas Tree height is 450.00 cm and width 454.00 cm. The color specification of Asparagus and Judas Tree are as follows:
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Judas Tree flower color: Light Purple, Pink and White
- Judas Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Asparagus and Judas Tree
Care of Asparagus and Judas Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Judas Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Judas Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.