Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Not Available
Yellow elder, Ginger thomas
Habitat
Lower slopes, Semi arid regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Light Purple, Pink, White
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Coral Spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Wood
Not Available
Other Uses
Condiment, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cercis siliquastrum
TECOMA stans
Common Name
Judas Tree
Esperanza , Yellow Trumpetbush
In German
Judasbaum
Esperanza
In French
Judas arbre
Esperanza
In Spanish
Árbol de Judas
Esperanza
In Greek
Ο Ιούδας δέντρο
Esperanza
In Portuguese
Árvore de Judas
Esperanza
In Polish
Judasz Drzewo
Esperanza
In Latin
Iudas ligno
Esperanza
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Judas Tree and Esperanza
Season and care of Judas Tree and Esperanza is important to know. While considering everything about Judas Tree and Esperanza Care, growing season is an essential factor. Judas Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Esperanza season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Judas Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Esperanza is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Judas Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Esperanza is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Judas Tree and Esperanza Physical Information
Judas Tree and Esperanza physical information is very important for comparison. Judas Tree height is 450.00 cm and width 454.00 cm whereas Esperanza height is 300.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Judas Tree and Esperanza are as follows:
Judas Tree flower color: Light Purple, Pink and White
Judas Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Esperanza flower color: Lemon yellow
- Esperanza leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Judas Tree and Esperanza
Care of Judas Tree and Esperanza include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Judas Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Esperanza pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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 Esperanza needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.