Detail
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Cercis siliquastrum
Judas Tree
Notes

Uses: Interesting small tree for a variety of garden locations.
Beautiful sprays of pink pea like flowers in spring before the leaves appear.
Does respond well to pruning
It at its best in moist fertile soil but is drought resistant during dry periods.
Its common name originates from the belief that this was the tree on which Judas hanged himself.

  • Canopy Shape canopy-open_d Open
  • Height 6-8m
  • Spread 3-4m
  • Position
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
    • position-partshade Part Shade
  • Family Fabaceae
  • Botanical Name Cercis siliquastrum
  • Common Name Judas Tree
  • Origin S. Europe to E. Asia
  • Habit Erect, Spreading
  • Landscape Footslopes, Plains, 2nd line coast, Hills
  • Soil Texture Clay, Loam, Sand
  • pH Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  • Tolerates Drought, Fire, Moderate frost
  • Supplementary Watering Minimal
  • Flower Colour Pink
  • Flowering Time Spring, Summer
  • Foliage Grey-green
  • Flower Type Pea
  • Purpose Ornamental
  • Evergreen/Deciduous Deciduous
  • Trunk Smooth
  • Form Medium Tree (Usually between 5m & 11m)