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

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