Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southern Europe
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
Not Available
Quamash
Habitat
Lower slopes, Semi arid regions
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Purple, Pink, White
Blue, Dark Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Coral Spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Flying insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Wood
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Condiment, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Cercis siliquastrum
CAMASSIA quamash 'Blue Melody'
Common Name
Judas Tree
Blue Melody Camas, Camas
In German
Judasbaum
Camas
In French
Judas arbre
Camas
In Spanish
Árbol de Judas
Camas
In Greek
Ο Ιούδας δέντρο
Camas
In Portuguese
Árvore de Judas
Camas
In Polish
Judasz Drzewo
Camas
In Latin
Iudas ligno
camas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Monocots
Order
Fabales
Asparagales
Family
Fabaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cercideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Not Available
Properties of Judas Tree and Camas
Wondering what are the properties of Judas Tree and Camas? We provide you with everything About Judas Tree and Camas. Judas Tree has thorns and Camas doesn't have thorns. Also Judas Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Judas Tree has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Camas has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Judas Tree and Camas and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Judas Tree and Camas
Season and care of Judas Tree and Camas is important to know. While considering everything about Judas Tree and Camas Care, growing season is an essential factor. Judas Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Camas season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Judas Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Camas is Loam while the PH of soil for Judas Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Camas is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Judas Tree and Camas Physical Information
Judas Tree and Camas physical information is very important for comparison. Judas Tree height is 450.00 cm and width 454.00 cm whereas Camas height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Judas Tree and Camas are as follows:
Judas Tree flower color: Light Purple, Pink and White
Judas Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Camas flower color: Blue and Dark Blue
- Camas leaf color: Green and Ivory
Care of Judas Tree and Camas
Care of Judas Tree and Camas include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Judas Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Camas pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Judas Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Camas needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.