Cercis siliquastrum

Judas tree

The Cercis siliquastrum also known as a 'Judas tree' is a bushy, deciduous small tree with heart shaped leaves that are up 10cm in width. His flowers are pink, pea-shaped and grows in clusters. This tree grows best in a well drained soil with a lot of sun. It has purple colored fruits that are about 12cm in length. It grows op to 8-12m high.

↕ 300 cm ❄ -20 °C ☀ sun, half shade

Flowering period

jan

feb

Mar

apr

may

jun

jul

aug

sep

oct

nov

dec

Planting period

jan

feb

Mar

apr

may

jun

jul

aug

sep

oct

nov

dec

Ideal (Sep–Jan)

Possible (until May)

Not recommended

Characteristics

Botanical

Genus	Cercis
Species	siliquastrum

Bloei

Flowering period	may, june
Colour (flower)	pink, violet

Blad

Colour (foliage)	green, yellow
Evergreen	no

Groeiwijze

Height

300 cm

Standplaats

Soil type	kalkrijk, acid
Soil type	kalkrijk, acid
Winter hardiness	-20 °C
Location	sun, half shade
Soil moisture	moist, normal

Gebruik

Type (use)

shrub, tree/standard, fruit/berries, solitary

Verzorging

Pruning