Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, Central America, South America
Southern Europe
Types
Alaskan blueberry, Lowbush blueberry, New Jersey blueberry
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Lower slopes, Semi arid regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Light Purple, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Ammonia sulphate, In Late summer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Potassium sulphate
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Coral Spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Speed hair growth, Weightloss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Pectoral
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Wood
Other Uses
Used in making tea
Condiment, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
SYMPLOCOS martinicensis
Cercis siliquastrum
Common Name
Blue Berry, Horse Sugar, Martinique Sweetleaf, Whitewood
Judas Tree
In Hindi
Blue Berry Tree
ऐस्प
In German
Blue Berry Baum
Judasbaum
In French
Bleu Berry Tree
Judas arbre
In Spanish
Árbol de la baya azul
Árbol de Judas
In Greek
Μπλε δέντρο μούρων
Ο Ιούδας δέντρο
In Portuguese
Árvore Berry Azul
Árvore de Judas
In Polish
Niebieski Berry Drzewo
Judasz Drzewo
In Latin
Berry lignum blue
Iudas ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Symplocaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Cercideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Caesalpinioideae
Properties of Blue Berry and Judas Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Berry and Judas Tree? We provide you with everything About Blue Berry and Judas Tree. Blue Berry doesn't have thorns and Judas Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Blue Berry does not have fragrant flowers. Blue Berry has allergic reactions like Pollen and Judas Tree has allergic reactions like Pollen. 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 Blue Berry and Judas Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Berry and Judas Tree
Season and care of Blue Berry and Judas Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Berry and Judas Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Berry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Judas Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Berry is Loam and for Judas Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Berry is Acidic, Neutral and for Judas Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Berry and Judas Tree Physical Information
Blue Berry and Judas Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Berry height is 243.84 cm and width 60.96 cm whereas Judas Tree height is 450.00 cm and width 454.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Berry and Judas Tree are as follows:
Blue Berry flower color: White
Blue Berry leaf color: Green
Judas Tree flower color: Light Purple, Pink and White
- Judas Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Blue Berry and Judas Tree
Care of Blue Berry and Judas Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Berry pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Judas Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Berry 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.