Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Lower slopes, Semi arid regions
meadows, Riverbanks, Rocky Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-5
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Purple, Pink, White
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Sword-like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Root Plants
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beautification, 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
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Condiment, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware
Basketary, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Cercis siliquastrum
IRIS 'Apollo'
Common Name
Judas Tree
Carmen Iris, Dutch Iris
In German
Judasbaum
Dutch Iris
In French
Judas arbre
Dutch Iris
In Spanish
Árbol de Judas
Dutch Iris
In Greek
Ο Ιούδας δέντρο
Dutch Iris
In Portuguese
Árvore de Judas
Dutch Iris
In Polish
Judasz Drzewo
Dutch Iris
In Latin
Iudas ligno
Dutch Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Asparagales
Family
Fabaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Judas Tree and Dutch Iris
Season and care of Judas Tree and Dutch Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Judas Tree and Dutch Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Judas Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dutch Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Judas Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dutch Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Judas Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Dutch Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Judas Tree and Dutch Iris Physical Information
Judas Tree and Dutch Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Judas Tree height is 450.00 cm and width 454.00 cm whereas Dutch Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Judas Tree and Dutch Iris are as follows:
Judas Tree flower color: Light Purple, Pink and White
Judas Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Dutch Iris flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate and Black
- Dutch Iris leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Judas Tree and Dutch Iris
Care of Judas Tree and Dutch Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Judas Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dutch Iris 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 Dutch Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.