Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southern Europe
Europe
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Lower slopes, Semi arid regions
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-3
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Purple, Pink, White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
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, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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 or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Coral Spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Caterpillar, Mites
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Wood
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Condiment, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Cercis siliquastrum
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Common Name
Judas Tree
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
In German
Judasbaum
choy sum
In French
Judas arbre
choy sum
In Spanish
Árbol de Judas
choy sum
In Greek
Ο Ιούδας δέντρο
choy sum
In Portuguese
Árvore de Judas
choy sum
In Polish
Judasz Drzewo
choy sum
In Latin
Iudas ligno
choy sum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cercideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Judas Tree and Choy Sum
Season and care of Judas Tree and Choy Sum is important to know. While considering everything about Judas Tree and Choy Sum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Judas Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Choy Sum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Judas Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Judas Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral.
Judas Tree and Choy Sum Physical Information
Judas Tree and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Judas Tree height is 450.00 cm and width 454.00 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Judas Tree and Choy Sum are as follows:
Judas Tree flower color: Light Purple, Pink and White
Judas Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
- Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Judas Tree and Choy Sum
Care of Judas Tree and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Judas Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Judas Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.