Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Southern Europe
North America
Habitat
Lower slopes, Semi arid regions
Deciduous forests, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
Light Purple, Pink, White
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Scale-like imbricate
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
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Does not require water in summer, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
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
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Appetizer, Diaphoretic, Disinfectant, Diuretic, Hemostatic, Laxative, Sedative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Wood
Fruits, Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
Condiment, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware
Air freshner, Pesticide, Repellent, Shelterbelt, Showy Purposes, Wax, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Cercis siliquastrum
JUNIPERUS scopulorum 'Skyrocket'
Common Name
Judas Tree
Skyrocket Juniper
In Hindi
ऐस्प
skyrocket juniper
In German
Judasbaum
die Höhe schnellen Wacholder
In French
Judas arbre
monter en flèche genévrier
In Spanish
Árbol de Judas
dispararse enebro
In Greek
Ο Ιούδας δέντρο
ανεβάσει στα ύψη αρκεύθου
In Portuguese
Árvore de Judas
foguete zimbro
In Polish
Judasz Drzewo
jałowiec Skyrocket
In Latin
Iudas ligno
skyrocket iuniperorum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Judas Tree and Skyrocket Juniper
Season and care of Judas Tree and Skyrocket Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Judas Tree and Skyrocket Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Judas Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Skyrocket Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Judas Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Skyrocket Juniper is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Judas Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Skyrocket Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Judas Tree and Skyrocket Juniper Physical Information
Judas Tree and Skyrocket Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Judas Tree height is 450.00 cm and width 454.00 cm whereas Skyrocket Juniper height is 460.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Judas Tree and Skyrocket Juniper are as follows:
Judas Tree flower color: Light Purple, Pink and White
Judas Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Skyrocket Juniper flower color:
- Skyrocket Juniper leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Judas Tree and Skyrocket Juniper
Care of Judas Tree and Skyrocket Juniper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Judas Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Skyrocket Juniper 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 Skyrocket Juniper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.