Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Southern Europe
Types
Not Available
Arundo, Carrizo
Habitat
Lower slopes, Semi arid regions
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
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
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires a lot of watering
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
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Coral Spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Wood
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Condiment, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant
Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Cercis siliquastrum
ARUNDO donax
Common Name
Judas Tree
Giant Reed
In German
Judasbaum
Pfahlrohr
In French
Judas arbre
Arundo donax
In Spanish
Árbol de Judas
Arundo donax
In Greek
Ο Ιούδας δέντρο
Arundo donax
In Portuguese
Árvore de Judas
Cana-do-reino
In Polish
Judasz Drzewo
Lasecznica trzcinowata
In Latin
Iudas ligno
Arundo donax
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Commelinids
Tribe
Cercideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Judas Tree and Giant Reed
Season and care of Judas Tree and Giant Reed is important to know. While considering everything about Judas Tree and Giant Reed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Judas Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Giant Reed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Judas Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Judas Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Judas Tree and Giant Reed Physical Information
Judas Tree and Giant Reed physical information is very important for comparison. Judas Tree height is 450.00 cm and width 454.00 cm whereas Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Judas Tree and Giant Reed are as follows:
Judas Tree flower color: Light Purple, Pink and White
Judas Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Giant Reed flower color: Not Available
- Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Judas Tree and Giant Reed
Care of Judas Tree and Giant Reed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Judas Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Giant Reed pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, 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 Giant Reed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
