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    Cercis siliquastrum

    Also Known As

    • Judas Tree

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 15'-25'
    • W: 15'-25'

    planting zones

    • 6a-10b

    Cercis siliquastrum plant details

    Cercis siliquastrum is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge followed by brown and purple fruit. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in alkaline, average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cercis siliquastrum

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: fabaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 15 FT - 25 FT - wide, 15 FT - 25 FT - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cercis siliquastrum

    USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: alkaline, average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Clustered flowers cover the branches (even the trunk!) in spring with as many as 100 rosy-lilac flowers per 5" twig followed by long-lasting purple-tinged fruits, the flowers and leaves are both edible (said to be pleasantly-acidic) and can be added to salads. S/M-D

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Cercis siliquastrum plant

    How to Grow Cercis siliquastrum

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • alkaline
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Fruit

      • purple
      • brown

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 12'

    • sun
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    • dry in summer
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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 7'-12'

    Width: 7'-9'

    • sun
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    Cercis chinensis 'Don Egolf'

    aka Chinese Redbud

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8'-12'

    Width: 8'-12'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
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    Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy'

    aka Forest Pansy Redbud

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 20'-15'

    Width: 25'-15'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' by Jonathan Billinger
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    Cercis canadensis 'Hearts of Gold'

    aka Hearts of Gold Golden Redbud, Yellow Leaf Redbud

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 15'-25'

    Width: 15'-18'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Cercis canadensis 'Hearts of Gold' foliage by Karl Gercens III
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