Cercis siliquastrum (Judas Tree) - Image 7

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 plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time
Cercis siliquastrum (Judas Tree) pink flower clusters growing directly from rough brown tree bark
Cercis siliquastrum
Cercis siliquastrum (Judas Tree, Love Tree) spectacular clusters of vivid pink flowers bloom directly on the trunk and branches in early spring.


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