Botanical Name: Cercis siliquastrum
Common Name: Judas tree Type of Plant: dicot: tree Character deciduous Habit of Growth: Overall Shape an upright-spreading, multi-trunked tree, with branches forming a large shrubby rounded canopy if left unpruned (looks like a large version of Cercis occidentalis). Height 20-30' Spread equal Growth Rate mod-rapid Environment: Exposure outdoors full or partial sun Soil well-drained preferred; tolerates most Hardiness hardy (zones 2-23); thrives at inland location Morphology: Leaves palmate, alternate, conspicuously rounded; 3-6" across the blade, with a rounded or emarginate apex Flowers magenta-rose-pink, sweet-pea shaped, in clusters of 3-6; axillary appearing mostly before the foliage, in early spring Fruit a pod; oval, 3-4" long, tan colored Propagation: seed Usage: an attractive accent tree for its flower display and foliage; develops fall color in colder areas; good as a patio tree; suitable for woodsy or temperate-climate landscape theme Landscape Care: Watering regular is preferred; not as drought-tolerant as Cercis occidentalis Fertilizing as needed; balanced in spring, plus iron Pruning head high and thin out as needed; prune in spring Pests/Diseases relatively free Special Conditions/Other Origin: Southern Europe/Asia Family: Fabaceae Notes: |
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