Cercis siliquastrum - P12

Description
The Judas tree (Cercis siliquastrum) is a large, funnel-shaped shrub with decorative, brown legumes. These exude a light fragrance. It produces pink, butterfly-shaped flowers from April to May. The Judas tree also has heart-shaped, medium-green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected location with well-drained, calcareous, loose soil, it usually reaches a height of around 6 metres and is around 6 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * fragrant flowers * attractive yellow autumn colouring * cannot be built over

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Judas tree are medium green, heart-shaped. Judas tree turns bright yellow in autumn.

Frost hardiness
The Judas tree has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Funnel-shaped.

Water
This plant has a low water requirement.

Pruning
No pruning is necessary for this plant.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
The pink-coloured, butterfly-shaped flowers appear from April to May. They are slightly fragrant.

Fruit
The brown fruits of Cercis siliquastrum are particularly decorative. These appear from September.

Use
Privacy screen, solitary, ornamental shrub, rock garden