Judas Tree

Physostegia

About Judas Tree and Physostegia

Judas Tree

Physostegia

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Tree

Perennial

Origin

Southern Europe

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada, Mexico

Types

Shrub

Number of Varieties

370

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Habitat

Lower slopes, Semi arid regions

Sunny Edge

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-93-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

Sunset Zone

7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

450.00 cm60.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

454.00 cm45.70 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Purple, Pink, White

White, Purple, Pink, Rose, Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Red, Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Lance shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Root Division

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Coral Spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Wood

Flowers

Other Uses

Condiment, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware

Showy Purposes

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edible, Feature Plant

Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cercis siliquastrum

PHYSOSTEGIA

Common Name

Judas Tree

Physostegia

In Hindi

ऐस्प

Physostegia

In German

Judasbaum

Physostegia

In French

Judas arbre

Physostegia

In Spanish

Árbol de Judas

Physostegia

In Greek

Ο Ιούδας δέντρο

Physostegia

In Portuguese

Árvore de Judas

Physostegia

In Polish

Judasz Drzewo

Physostegia

In Latin

Iudas ligno

Physostegia

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Lamiales

Family

Fabaceae

Lamiaceae

Genus

Cercis

Physostegia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Cercideae

Subfamily

Caesalpinioideae

Number of Species

1065

1 27800

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Properties of Judas Tree and Physostegia

Wondering what are the properties of Judas Tree and Physostegia? We provide you with everything About Judas Tree and Physostegia. Judas Tree has thorns and Physostegia doesn't have thorns. Also Judas Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Judas Tree has allergic reactions like and Physostegia 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 Physostegia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Judas Tree and Physostegia

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

Judas Tree and Physostegia Physical Information

Judas Tree and Physostegia physical information is very important for comparison. Judas Tree height is 450.00 cm and width 454.00 cm whereas Physostegia height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Judas Tree and Physostegia are as follows:

Judas Tree flower color: Light Purple, Pink and White
Judas Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Physostegia flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Rose and Violet
Physostegia leaf color: Green

Care of Judas Tree and Physostegia

Care of Judas Tree and Physostegia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Judas Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Physostegia 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 Physostegia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.