Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Southern Europe
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Lower slopes, Semi arid regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
Light Purple, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove shoots
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Coral Spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Wood
Other Uses
Used in making champagne
Condiment, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
VASCONCELLEA x heilbornii
Cercis siliquastrum
Common Name
Babaco, Mountain Papaya
Judas Tree
In German
Babaco
Judasbaum
In French
Babaco
Judas arbre
In Spanish
Babaco
Árbol de Judas
In Greek
Babaco
Ο Ιούδας δέντρο
In Portuguese
Babaco
Árvore de Judas
In Polish
Babaco
Judasz Drzewo
In Latin
Babaco
Iudas ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Fabales
Family
Caricaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Vasconcellea
Cercis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Caesalpinioideae
Properties of Babaco and Judas Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Babaco and Judas Tree? We provide you with everything About Babaco and Judas Tree. Babaco doesn't have thorns and Judas Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Babaco does not have fragrant flowers. Babaco has allergic reactions like and Judas Tree 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 Babaco and Judas Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Babaco and Judas Tree
Season and care of Babaco and Judas Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Babaco and Judas Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Babaco season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Judas Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Babaco is Loam, Sand and for Judas Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Babaco is Acidic, Neutral and for Judas Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Babaco and Judas Tree Physical Information
Babaco and Judas Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Babaco height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Judas Tree height is 450.00 cm and width 454.00 cm. The color specification of Babaco and Judas Tree are as follows:
Babaco flower color: Yellow green
Babaco leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Judas Tree flower color: Light Purple, Pink and White
- Judas Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Babaco and Judas Tree
Care of Babaco and Judas Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Babaco pruning is done Remove shoots and Judas Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Babaco 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.