Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southern Europe
Africa, Southern Africa
Types
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Drakensberg sugarbush, Clanwilliam sugarbush, The Wagon tree
Habitat
Lower slopes, Semi arid regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Light Purple, Pink, White
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
-
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
All year
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch Tips, Remove branches, 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
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Flying insects, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cough, Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Wood
Flowers
Other Uses
Condiment, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Cercis siliquastrum
PROTEA
Common Name
Judas Tree
Protea, Waboom, Wagon Tree
In Hindi
ऐस्प
Protea plant
In German
Judasbaum
Protea Pflanze
In French
Judas arbre
usine de Protea
In Spanish
Árbol de Judas
planta de protea
In Greek
Ο Ιούδας δέντρο
φυτό Protea
In Portuguese
Árvore de Judas
planta Protea
In Polish
Judasz Drzewo
Protea roślin
In Latin
Iudas ligno
Protea herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Proteaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Proteoideae
Properties of Judas Tree and Protea
Wondering what are the properties of Judas Tree and Protea? We provide you with everything About Judas Tree and Protea. Judas Tree has thorns and Protea doesn't have thorns. Also Judas Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Judas Tree has allergic reactions like and Protea 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 Protea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Judas Tree and Protea
Season and care of Judas Tree and Protea is important to know. While considering everything about Judas Tree and Protea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Judas Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Protea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Judas Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Protea is Clay while the PH of soil for Judas Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Protea is Acidic.
Judas Tree and Protea Physical Information
Judas Tree and Protea physical information is very important for comparison. Judas Tree height is 450.00 cm and width 454.00 cm whereas Protea height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Judas Tree and Protea are as follows:
Care of Judas Tree and Protea
Care of Judas Tree and Protea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Judas Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Protea pruning is done Pinch Tips, Remove branches, 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 Protea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.