Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Eastern Asia, China
Types
Not Available
Candleberry tree
Habitat
Lower slopes, Semi arid regions
Saline Soils, Upland, Upland soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Purple, Pink, White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
White, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Medium, 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Coral Spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Nausea, Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Soil protection, soil stabilisation, Used to establish native woodland, Very little waste, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Boils
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Wood
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Condiment, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Cercis siliquastrum
TRIADICA sebifera
Common Name
Judas Tree
Chinese Tallow
In German
Judasbaum
chinesisch Talg
In French
Judas arbre
chinesisch Talg
In Spanish
Árbol de Judas
suif chinois
In Greek
Ο Ιούδας δέντρο
κινέζικο ζωικό λίπος
In Portuguese
Árvore de Judas
sebo chinesa
In Polish
Judasz Drzewo
chiński łój
In Latin
Iudas ligno
Chinese adipe
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Malpighiales
Family
Fabaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cercideae
Hippomaneae
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Euphorbioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Judas Tree and Chinese Tallow
Season and care of Judas Tree and Chinese Tallow is important to know. While considering everything about Judas Tree and Chinese Tallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Judas Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chinese Tallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Judas Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chinese Tallow is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Judas Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Chinese Tallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Judas Tree and Chinese Tallow Physical Information
Judas Tree and Chinese Tallow physical information is very important for comparison. Judas Tree height is 450.00 cm and width 454.00 cm whereas Chinese Tallow height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Judas Tree and Chinese Tallow are as follows:
Judas Tree flower color: Light Purple, Pink and White
Judas Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Chinese Tallow flower color: Yellow
- Chinese Tallow leaf color: Green
Care of Judas Tree and Chinese Tallow
Care of Judas Tree and Chinese Tallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Judas Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chinese Tallow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, 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 Chinese Tallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.