Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southern Europe
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
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Brassica oleracea var. acephala
Habitat
Lower slopes, Semi arid regions
gardens, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
2-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Purple, Pink, White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
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
Red blotch
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
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
Condiment, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Cercis siliquastrum
BRASSICA oleracea 'Blue Ridge'( Acephala Group)
Common Name
Judas Tree
Kale
In German
Judasbaum
Grünkohl
In French
Judas arbre
Chou frisé
In Spanish
Árbol de Judas
Col rizada
In Greek
Ο Ιούδας δέντρο
Λάχανο
In Portuguese
Árvore de Judas
Couve
In Polish
Judasz Drzewo
Kapusta włoska
In Latin
Iudas ligno
kale
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Brassicales
Family
Fabaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
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Season and Care of Judas Tree and Kale
Season and care of Judas Tree and Kale is important to know. While considering everything about Judas Tree and Kale Care, growing season is an essential factor. Judas Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kale season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Judas Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kale is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Judas Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Kale is Acidic, Neutral.
Judas Tree and Kale Physical Information
Judas Tree and Kale physical information is very important for comparison. Judas Tree height is 450.00 cm and width 454.00 cm whereas Kale height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Judas Tree and Kale are as follows:
Judas Tree flower color: Light Purple, Pink and White
Judas Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Kale flower color: Yellow
- Kale leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Judas Tree and Kale
Care of Judas Tree and Kale include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Judas Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kale 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 Kale needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.