Cercis Species, Judas Tree, Love Tree

Cercissiliquastrum

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Cercis (SER-sis)
Species
siliquastrum (sil-ee-KWAS-trum)
Synonym
Siliquastrum orbicularis
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Spacing
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Trees
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Scarify seed before sowing
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Miami, Florida

Flushing, Michigan

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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(Zone 6a) | June 2008 | positive

Flowers are very tasty, somewhat like sugar snap peas, and can be used in a variety of recipes.

Very easy to grow.

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S
| September 2002 | neutral

Originated from south-eastern europe, western asia; cultivated in Britain for over 300 years. Try to develop a single trunk by early shaping.

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