Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Lower slopes, Semi arid regions
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-5
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Purple, Pink, White
Green, Yellow green, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
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, 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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Coral Spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Gastric, Kidney Stone
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Nutrients, Stomach aliments, Treatment of ulcers, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Wood
Fruits, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Condiment, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware
Economic Purpose, Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant
Edible, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cercis siliquastrum
ANACARDIUM occidentale
Common Name
Judas Tree
Acajou, Cashew
In Hindi
ऐस्प
काजू के पेड़
In German
Judasbaum
Cashew Baum
In French
Judas arbre
Anacardier
In Spanish
Árbol de Judas
árbol de anacardo
In Greek
Ο Ιούδας δέντρο
δέντρο κάσιους
In Portuguese
Árvore de Judas
cajueiro
In Polish
Judasz Drzewo
drzewo nerkowca
In Latin
Iudas ligno
cashew ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Anacardiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cercideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Anacardium occidentale, Mangifera indica 'Champagne', Pachycormus discolor, Pistacia chinensis
Properties of Judas Tree and Cashew
Wondering what are the properties of Judas Tree and Cashew? We provide you with everything About Judas Tree and Cashew. Judas Tree has thorns and Cashew doesn't have thorns. Also Judas Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Judas Tree has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Cashew 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 Cashew and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Judas Tree and Cashew
Season and care of Judas Tree and Cashew is important to know. While considering everything about Judas Tree and Cashew Care, growing season is an essential factor. Judas Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cashew season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Judas Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cashew is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Judas Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Cashew is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Judas Tree and Cashew Physical Information
Judas Tree and Cashew physical information is very important for comparison. Judas Tree height is 450.00 cm and width 454.00 cm whereas Cashew height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Judas Tree and Cashew are as follows:
Judas Tree flower color: Light Purple, Pink and White
Judas Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Cashew flower color: Green, Yellow green and Light Green
- Cashew leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Judas Tree and Cashew
Care of Judas Tree and Cashew include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Judas Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cashew pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Judas Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cashew needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.