Cercis siliquastrum Judas tree
size/type
small tree,small tree
usual height
4-7m
usual width
3-5m
leaves
deciduous broadleaf
colour of leaves
flowers
showy
colour of flowers
blooming time
April-May
location
full sun
soil type
neutral to alkaline
soil moisture requirements
evenly moist (dislikes drought)
USDA zone (lowest)
7 (down to -23°C)
winter protection
for zone 5+6
for zone 7
categorized
Description of the plant:
Judas tree is a rather special plant with profusion of beautiful, bright pink flowers in mid spring. They are small, pea-like, and so special due to their appearance on bare wood and even the main stems, however large and old they are. For prolific flowering the plant needs a hot and sunny summer in the previous year.The deciduous leaves are kidney-shaped or, less commonly, heart-shaped, bronze when they emerge and somewhat mid green with a turquoise tint in summer, and have reddish stalks.
Grow it in almost any, well-drained soil. It does best in chalky to alkaline soil that is dry and sandy. As it comes from eastern part of Mediterranean it prefers warm and sheltered positions in our climate. Hardy to about -23°C (USDA zone 6).
Last update 15-01-2009.
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