Cercis siliquastrum (Judas tree)
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12m max. spread |
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12m max. height |
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20-50 years to maturity |
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1 hour care per year |
Botanical name: Cercis siliquastrum
Other names: Judas tree, Love tree
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Genus: Cercis
Species: C. siliquastrum - C. siliquastrum is a small, bushy, deciduous tree with heart-shaped leaves, and pink, pea-shaped flowers, followed by long, flattened purplish pods.
Cercis siliquastrum is: Deciduous
Flower: Dark-pink in Spring
Foliage: Bronze in Spring; Yellow in Autumn
Fruit: Dark-purple in Autumn
Tree shape: Rounded to broadly spreading
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Specific diseases: Coral spot , Verticillium wilt
General care
Propagation: Sow seed in containers in a cold frame in autumn.. REGISTER to read more...
Propagation methods: Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings. REGISTER to read more...
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Cercis siliquastrum (Judas tree) will reach a height of 12m and a spread of 12m after 20-50 years.
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Suggested uses: Architectural
Cultivation: Plant in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |  |
| Soil drainage: | Well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | |
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