Cercis siliquastrum (Judas Tree) - Image 14

Botanical name: Cercis siliquastrum

Common names: Judas Tree, Love Tree

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae

Origin: South East Europe

Hardiness: 0°F

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterWhite, off-white flowersPink flowersSubtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time
Cercis siliquastrum Alba
Cercis siliquastrum 'Alba' - a rare white-flowering form of the Judas Tree, covering its branches with elegant snow-white blossoms in early spring.


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