Judas Tree. A spreading tree with beautiful, heart-shaped, blue-green leaves, bronze when young, turning yellow in autumn. Magenta to pink flowers are borne before the leaves appear. Max Height 10m. Max Spread 10m. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Cercis siliquastrum
A spreading tree with beautiful, heart-shaped, blue-green leaves, bronze when young, turning yellow in autumn. Magenta to pink flowers are borne before the leaves appear.
Additional information
| Generic | Cercis |
|---|---|
| Species | siliquastrum |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Judas Tree |
| Flower Colour | pink |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 10m |
| Family | Leguminosae |
| Spread | 10m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rounded to broadly spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | blue, green |
| Flowers From | |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | Sheltered site |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border, Specimen |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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| Maintenance | |
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