Cercis siliquastrum – Judas Tree

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Cercis siliquastrum – Judas Tree

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A native of the regions around the Mediterranean where it grows from a tall shrub into a multiple-stemmed tree. The crown is irregularly round and becomes wide. The trunk is grey and remains smooth for a long time, later with shallow fissures. The wide leaf is round to kidney-shaped with a blunt tip. The tree has a rich inflorescence before the leaf appears. The flowers are in compact clusters on old twigs, branches and trunk. The pods persist all winter. Is deep rooting with a coarse root system. Cercis siliquastrum can be applied very well as a climber against a south wall. Young specimen are susceptible to frost. This tree is tolerant to drought.

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Specifications
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Height
6 - 10 m
Crown
round, half-open crown
Bark and branches
grey, only when mature shallow grooves
Leaf
round to kidney-shaped, green, 4 - 9 cm
Flowers
purple pink, in clusters, May
Fruits
flat, brown pod, to 12 cm long
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
calcareous sandy or loamy soils
Soil moisture
suitable for dry soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
6b (-20,5 to -17,8 °C)
Wind resistance
moderate
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Fauna tree
aluable for bees (honey plant)
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Origin
West Asia, eastern Mediterranean
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree calcareous soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates no paving light-loving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for dry soil 2nd size, between 6 and 12 metres half-open crown green pink violet May average growing Conspicuous bloom valuable for bees (honey plant) non-toxic (usually) Fructe ornamentale
Applications and inspiration
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Frequently asked questions
Cercis siliquastrum

Cercis siliquastrum can eventually reach a height of 6 - 10 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Cercis siliquastrum has a average growing and can eventually reach a height of 6 - 10 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Cercis siliquastrum is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Cercis siliquastrum with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

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