Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Lower slopes, Semi arid regions
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Purple, Pink, White
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Gold, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs a lot of water initially, occasional watering once established, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove branches, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Coral Spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Hay fever, Itchy eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Watery eyes, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Astringent, Cramps, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Wood
Inner Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Condiment, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware
Tannin, Used as a dye, Used as fuel, Used as insect repellent, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Cercis siliquastrum
QUERCUS macrocarpa
Common Name
Judas Tree
Burr Oak, Mossycup Oak
In German
Judasbaum
Burr Oak
In French
Judas arbre
Burr Oak
In Spanish
Árbol de Judas
Burr Oak
In Greek
Ο Ιούδας δέντρο
Burr Oak
In Portuguese
Árvore de Judas
Burr Oak
In Polish
Judasz Drzewo
Burr Oak
In Latin
Iudas ligno
Burr Oak
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Judas Tree and Burr Oak
Season and care of Judas Tree and Burr Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Judas Tree and Burr Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Judas Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Burr Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Judas Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Burr Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Judas Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Burr Oak is Neutral, Alkaline.
Judas Tree and Burr Oak Physical Information
Judas Tree and Burr Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Judas Tree height is 450.00 cm and width 454.00 cm whereas Burr Oak height is 2,130.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm. The color specification of Judas Tree and Burr Oak are as follows:
Judas Tree flower color: Light Purple, Pink and White
Judas Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Burr Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
- Burr Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Judas Tree and Burr Oak
Care of Judas Tree and Burr Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Judas Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Burr Oak pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Judas Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Burr Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.