Judas Tree - Cercis siliquastrum  -  €15 per plant 

The Judas tree is a beautiful, spreading, multi-stemmed tree bearing clusters of bright pink - white pea-flowers that open before or with the leaves. They are followed by flattened, deep purple pods and in autumn the leaves turn to warm, golden shades.  It prefers deep, well-drained soils and a position in full sun or partial shade.  It has the added benefit of being able to fix nitrogen and is an excellent choice for the ecological garden. It is noted for attracting much wildlife, especially bees.
To order this plant please contact us [email protected].  

Context

  • native region: S. Europe to E. Asia.
  • native habitat: Stony slopes and in arid warm woods
  • family: Fabaceae or Leguminosae

Pest and Predators 

  • Is susceptible to Coral spot fungus in moist areas. 

Needs, tolerances 

  • Light: Semi Shade- Full Sun
  • soil pH:  acid-neutral -basic alkaline  (can grow in very alkaline soils)
  • Hardiness Zone: 6
  • The plant can tolerate heat & humidity
  • Likes well drained soil

Known hazards 


  • None known


Overview

  • ​​4th yr plant bare root  approx. 1 m tall 
  • Deciduous tree growing to 12 m (39ft) by 10 m (32ft) at a medium rate.  
  • It is in flower in May, and the seeds ripen in Sept. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by bees.​
  • It can fix Nitrogen. 
  • It is noted for attracting wildlife. 
  • Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. 
  • Suitable pH: acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils and can grow in very alkaline soils.
  • It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or full sun

Characteristics

  • form: Deciduous  tree   
  • layer : Tree Layer
  • habit: spreading, multi-stemmed tree
  • height x width (m): 12 m x 10 m 

Products 

  • Deep pink flowers are produced on year-old or older trees
  • The flowers are edible with a sweetish-acid taste, they are a nice addition to the salad bowl
  • The tree produces long flat pods that hang vertically. 
  • The tree fixes nitrogen which can  be utilized by other plants growing nearby.

Functions, behaviours

  • A very ornamental plant, flowers better when growing in a continental climate
  • Succeeds in most soils and pH type
  • Foliage takes on pretty tones of gold in the autumn
  • Well suited to a sunny side of a woodland garden
If you would like this plant please send an email to [email protected] with your order. 
Balkan Ecology Project