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About Variegated Dogwood and Judas Tree


About Judas Tree and Variegated Dogwood


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Shrub   
Tree   

Origin
North America, Northeastern United States   
Southern Europe   

Types
Not Available   
Not Available   

Habitat
along watercourse, gardens, Humid climates, Prairies, Roadsides   
Lower slopes, Semi arid regions   

USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8   
6-9   

AHS Heat Zone
8-1   
Not Available   

Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21   
Not Available   

Habit
Thicket/Colonizing   
Oval or Rounded   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
150.00 cm   
99+
450.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
180.00 cm   
99+
454.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White   
Light Purple, Pink, White   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Brown   

Leaf Color in Spring
White, Dark Green   
Green, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
White, Dark Green   
Green, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Burgundy   
Green, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
Light Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Ovate   
Heart-shaped   

Thorns
No   
Yes   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Medium   

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Average   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer   
Spring, Late Spring   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting   
Seedlings, Stem Cutting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Keep ground moist, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water more in summer   
Average Water Needs   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Average   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed   
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch   
Coral Spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes   
Yes   

Edible Fruit
No   
Yes   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
Yes   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Bark
Yes   
No   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Glossy   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
Sometimes   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
No   

Attracts
Birds   
Birds, Butterflies   

Allergy
no allergic reactions   
no allergic reactions   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes   
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Back pain   
No Medicinal Use   

Part of Plant Used
Not Available   
Flowers, Wood   

Other Uses
Not Available   
Condiment, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
Yes   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break   
Container, Edible, Feature Plant   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
CORNUS sericea 'Variegata'   
Cercis siliquastrum   

Common Name
Variegated Dogwood   
Judas Tree   

In Hindi
Variegated Dogwood   
ऐस्प   

In German
Verändertes Hartriegel   
Judasbaum   

In French
panaché Dogwood   
Judas arbre   

In Spanish
abigarrado Cornejo   
Árbol de Judas   

In Greek
Κυμαίνεται Dogwood   
Ο Ιούδας δέντρο   

In Portuguese
variegada Dogwood   
Árvore de Judas   

In Polish
Kolorowy Dereń   
Judasz Drzewo   

In Latin
Dogwood variegated   
Iudas ligno   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Not Available   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Not Available   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Cornales   
Fabales   

Family
Cornaceae   
Fabaceae   

Genus
Cornus   
Cercis   

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Not Available   
Cercideae   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Caesalpinioideae   

Number of Species
Not Available   
10   
99+

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Properties of Variegated Dogwood and Judas Tree

Wondering what are the properties of Variegated Dogwood and Judas Tree? We provide you with everything About Variegated Dogwood and Judas Tree. Variegated Dogwood doesn't have thorns and Judas Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Variegated Dogwood does not have fragrant flowers. Variegated Dogwood has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Judas Tree has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Variegated Dogwood and Judas Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Variegated Dogwood and Judas Tree

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

Variegated Dogwood and Judas Tree Physical Information

Variegated Dogwood and Judas Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Variegated Dogwood height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Judas Tree height is 450.00 cm and width 454.00 cm. The color specification of Variegated Dogwood and Judas Tree are as follows:

Care of Variegated Dogwood and Judas Tree

Care of Variegated Dogwood and Judas Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Variegated Dogwood pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and Judas Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Variegated Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Judas Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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