Judas Tree

Mexican Hat

About Judas Tree and Mexican Hat

Judas Tree

Mexican Hat

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Perennial

Origin

Southern Europe

Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico

Types

Ratibida columnifera

Number of Varieties

325

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Habitat

Lower slopes, Semi arid regions

Dry areas, Prairies, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-93-10

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

10-1

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

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

450.00 cm30.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

454.00 cm30.50 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Purple, Pink, White

Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Light Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Light Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Light Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Subulate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Average Water Needs, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K

Pests and Diseases

Coral Spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt

Pests and diseases free, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Rhinitis

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes

Borders

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Analgesic

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Wood

Flowers

Other Uses

Condiment, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware

Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in making tea

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edible, Feature Plant

Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cercis siliquastrum

RATIBIDA columnifera

Common Name

Judas Tree

Mexican Hat

In Hindi

ऐस्प

Mexican Hat

In German

Judasbaum

Mexican Hat

In French

Judas arbre

Mexican Hat

In Spanish

Árbol de Judas

mexican Hat

In Greek

Ο Ιούδας δέντρο

Mexican Hat

In Portuguese

Árvore de Judas

Mexican Hat

In Polish

Judasz Drzewo

Mexican Hat

In Latin

Iudas ligno

Mexicanus Hat

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Asterales

Family

Fabaceae

Asteraceae

Genus

Cercis

Ratibida

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Cercideae

Subfamily

Caesalpinioideae

Number of Species

1014

1 27800

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Properties of Judas Tree and Mexican Hat

Wondering what are the properties of Judas Tree and Mexican Hat? We provide you with everything About Judas Tree and Mexican Hat. Judas Tree has thorns and Mexican Hat doesn't have thorns. Also Judas Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Judas Tree has allergic reactions like and Mexican Hat has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Judas Tree and Mexican Hat and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Judas Tree and Mexican Hat

Season and care of Judas Tree and Mexican Hat is important to know. While considering everything about Judas Tree and Mexican Hat Care, growing season is an essential factor. Judas Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mexican Hat season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Judas Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mexican Hat is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Judas Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Mexican Hat is Neutral.

Judas Tree and Mexican Hat Physical Information

Judas Tree and Mexican Hat physical information is very important for comparison. Judas Tree height is 450.00 cm and width 454.00 cm whereas Mexican Hat height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Judas Tree and Mexican Hat are as follows:

Judas Tree flower color: Light Purple, Pink and White
Judas Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Mexican Hat flower color: Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green and Brown
Mexican Hat leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green

Care of Judas Tree and Mexican Hat

Care of Judas Tree and Mexican Hat include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Judas Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mexican Hat pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Judas Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican Hat needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.