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Judas Tree

Cercis siliquastrum · Fabaceae

A hardy small tree that bursts with clusters of magenta-pink pea flowers directly on bare branches and trunk in spring, followed by blue-green heart-shaped leaves. Thrives in dry climates.

At a glance

  • Habit
    Tree
  • Light
    Full Sun
  • Water
    Drought-Tolerant
  • Soil
    Loam, Well-Drained, Alkaline Soil
  • Climate
    Mediterranean, Warm Temperate, Cool Temperate
  • Frost
    Frost-Hardy
  • Mature size
    8 m H × 7 m W
  • Foliage
    Deciduous, Autumn Colour
  • Flowering
    Spring Flowering
  • Growth rate
    Moderate Growth
  • Maintenance
    Low Maintenance

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