Cercis siliquastrum with heart shaped leaves

Cercis siliquastrum mature tree in container

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Cercis siliquastrum Tree

Name: Cercis siliquastrum Tree
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: CS.SS.10.2
Price: 110.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Pink Flowering Judas

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Final size 4.5 x 4 metres in 20 years

Foliage Heart-shaped leaves turn yellow in autumn (deciduous)

Flowers Profuse, pink/lilac flowers

Eco benefits Good for pollinators

Soil Well-draining / drought-tolerant

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Description

Renowned for its profuse display of small pea-like, pinky/lilac flowers on bare branches, Cercis siliquastrum is the only Cercis native to the Mediterranean. Providing it is planted in an open sunny position, it will flower in April-May almost as prolifically as it does in the Med.

A beautiful rounded medium tree or large shrub, Cercis siliquastrum will grow to 4.5 x 4 metres in 20 years. The leaves of the Judas tree are green and heart shaped, emerging after its flowers and turning to yellow in the autumn. Flowers are followed by purple tinted seed pods in July. Bark is a rich, dark brown.

Commonly named the Judas tree as legend suggests that Judas Iscariot hung himself from its branches. It will thrive on most soils, and is reasonably drought tolerant once established. A wonderful tree, siliquastrum is deserving of a sunny space in the garden and recommended as a plant for pollinators by the RHS.

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

MAINLAND UK — excluding remote locations
Small trees & shrubs*: £12 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £35 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £65 for 1 or more

REMOTE UK LOCATIONS — including Scottish Highlands & Islands
Small trees & shrubs*: £35 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £65 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £120 for 1 or more

*Small trees & shrubs are typically supplied in pots up to 15 litres.
Additional remote-location surcharges may apply.
Unfortunately, we are not able to make delivery of live plants to Northern Ireland or any countries outside of the UK.

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