Judas Tree Seed

Cercis siliquastrum

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The Judas tree is a medium sized deciduous tree or large shrub which becomes wreathed in lilac flowers in late spring, sprouting even directly from the main trunk, before the heart- shaped leaves emerge. Purple tinted seed pods develop in autumn.

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Description

Cercis siliquastrum

Common name: Judas Tree.

Native: Eastern Mediterranean.

Provenance: Hungary

Size and spread (10 years): 3m x 3m

Treatment required: Leguminous seed may require scarification or soaking in water.

Germinal seeds / kg: 30,000

Ideal sowing period: Spring

Soil conditions: Requires a well drained soil.

Planting instructions: Sun or part shade

Mature height: 10m x 9m

Additional information

Weight 2.00 g
Genus

Cercis

Size

Seed pack (approx 60 seeds)

Family

Leguminosae

Flowering Month

May

Colour

pink

Hardiness

Hardy

Life Cycle

tree

Evergreen

deciduous

Interest

flowers

Requires

dry

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