Cercis siliquastrum Judas Tree 4L

Cercis siliquastrum – Judas Tree

Cercis siliquastrum . This Judas Tree is a bushy, deciduous small tree with deep purple, pea-shaped flowers in clusters on the older stems in spring before foliage appears. Leaves are broadly heart-shaped and fruit a conspicuous flattened purplish pod. Cercis siliquastrum 

Name: Cercis siliquastrum

Approx. Height and spread: 8-12m x 8m

Position: Full sun – part shade

Soil Ph: All

Moisture: Well drained

Hardiness: Fully Hardy

“…the common name “Judas tree”, which is possibly a corrupted derivation from the French common name, Arbre de Judée, meaning tree of Judea, referring to the hilly regions of that country where the tree used to be common.”