Cercis siliquastrum (Judas Tree)
Judas Tree, Mediterranean Redbud, Love Tree
Noted for its spectacular floral display, Cercis siliquastrum (Judas Tree) is a deciduous, often multi-trunked tree with a rounded crown. Masses of pea-like purplish rose flowers held in clusters appear in the spring, before or with the leaves. Pretty on the tree and good in salads, they are larger than those found on most other Cercis species. They are followed by ornamentally showy, pendant, reddish-purple seedpods which adorn the branches in late summer and may persist into winter. Emerging bronze-red, the rounded, heart-shaped leaves mature to deep green in summer, before turning pale yellow to greenish-yellow in the fall. It is said to be the tree on which Judas Iscariot hanged himself.
- Grows up to 15-25 ft. tall and wide (450-750 cm).
- A full sun to part shade lover, this Redbud is easily grown in well-drained soils. Performs best in moderately fertile soils with regular and consistent moisture. The best flower production is obtained in full sun, but part shade is best in hot summer climates. Needs a winter chill before the flowers set properly.
- Perfect choice as a specimen plant or for shrub borders.
- Generally pest free. Watch for canker, verticillium wilt, dieback, leaf spots, mildew, and blights. Deer tolerant.
- Does not transplant well. It should be planted when young and left undisturbed.
- Native to the eastern Mediterranean region.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 6
– 9 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 3
– 9 |
Climate Zones | 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 |
Plant Type | Trees |
Plant Family | Cercis - Redbuds |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid,Late) Fall |
Height | 15' – 25' (4.5m – 7.5m) |
Spread | 15' – 25' (4.5m – 7.5m) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Tolerance | Deer |
Attracts | Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Wall-Side Borders |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 6
– 9 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 3
– 9 |
Climate Zones | 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 |
Plant Type | Trees |
Plant Family | Cercis - Redbuds |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid,Late) Fall |
Height | 15' – 25' (4.5m – 7.5m) |
Spread | 15' – 25' (4.5m – 7.5m) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Tolerance | Deer |
Attracts | Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Wall-Side Borders |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |