Cercis siliquastrum: characteristics and care
The Cercis siliquastrum, popularly known as the Judas tree, is a tree native to the Mediterranean basin and western Asia. It is a small-to-medium-sized deciduous tree that stands out for its spectacular pink-purple flowering, which sprouts directly on the trunk and bare branches in early spring, before the appearance of the heart-shaped leaves.
Its irregular and sculptural shape, along with its early and showy flowering, make it a highly appreciated option as an isolated specimen or as an accompaniment in Mediterranean gardens.
It tolerates drought well once established and adapts to calcareous and poor soils, provided it has good drainage.
At Ornacom, we carefully select each plant for balanced growth, good structure and vigorous development.
Growing sheet
Exposure
Full sun
Watering
Low – moderate
Soil
Well-drained, tolerates limestone
Hardiness
Down to -15°C
Bloom
Spring (before the leaf)
Growth
Slow-moderate
Cercis siliquastrum: characteristics and care
The Cercis siliquastrum, popularly known as the Judas tree, is a tree native to the Mediterranean basin and western Asia. It is a small-to-medium-sized deciduous tree that stands out for its spectacular pink-purple flowering, which sprouts directly on the trunk and bare branches in early spring, before the appearance of the heart-shaped leaves.
Its irregular and sculptural shape, along with its early and showy flowering, make it a highly appreciated option as an isolated specimen or as an accompaniment in Mediterranean gardens.
It tolerates drought well once established and adapts to calcareous and poor soils, provided it has good drainage.
At Ornacom, we carefully select each plant for balanced growth, good structure and vigorous development.
Growing sheet
Exposure
Full sun
Watering
Low – moderate
Soil
Well-drained, tolerates limestone
Hardiness
Down to -15°C
Bloom
Spring (before the leaf)
Growth
Slow-moderate
- 8/10 L
- 25 cm diameter pot
- 150/200 cm plant height
8/10 L
25 cm diameter pot
150/200 cm plant height
