Cercis siliquastrum

Judas Tree

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Height
4 to 6 m
Width
4 to 6 m
Flower colour
pink
Flowering Time
March, April, May
Light/shadow demands
sun
pH-Value
slightly alkaline, neutral, alkaline, slightly acidic
Soil
sandy, permeable, all substrates
Trees and shrubs for bees
Yes
Cercis siliquastrum

 

Characteristics:
Habit
Large shrub to small tree with several stems, 4-6 m tall and wide; funnel-shaped becoming umbrella
Crown
wide vase-shaped, umbrella-shaped wide vase-shaped, umbrella-shaped
Blossom
Conspicuous, crimson-pink flower clusters directly on the stem and branches, before leaves shoot, in April 2-3 weeks long; soft fragrance
Leaves
Round, dull green; pale yellow from end of October to November
Fruits
Brownish, leathery husks, lasting through winter
Roots
Flat, forming runners when injured; collects nitrogen
Demands
Sunny, hot areas; only in protected areas as sensitive to frost, good for urban areas
Soil
Prefers moderately dry, not too nutritious, well drained soil, likes high chalk content; sensitive to dampness
Hardiness Zone
Zone 7a    
Bee pasture/nectar
Yes
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Product Nr Options Price (plus 7% VAT)
99860074 specimen, 3 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, height 100-125 €180.00
99960074 specimen, 3 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, height 125-150 €250.00
99760074 specimen, 3 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, height 150-200 €350.00
99170074 specimen, 4 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, height 200-250 €490.00
99270074 specimen, 4 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, height 250-300 €700.00
99370074 specimen, 4 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, height 300-350 €1,050.00
SANA008183 specimen, 5 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, height 250-300, width 150-200 €1,100.00
SANA006646 specimen, 5 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, height 300-350, width 150-200 €1,500.00
SANA000923 specimen, 5 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, height 350-400, width 150-200 €2,100.00
bks15240003 standard tree, 3 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, girth 10-12 €450.00
99470074 standard tree, 3 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, girth 12-14 €650.00
99570074 standard tree, 3 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, girth 14-16 €900.00
SANA009812 standard tree, 4 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, girth 16-18 €1,200.00
bks15240271 standard tree, 4 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, girth 18-20 €1,450.00
SANA000920 specimen tree, 5 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, girth 20-25 €2,300.00
SANA000921 specimen tree, 5 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, girth 25-30 €2,600.00
Product Nr Options Price (plus 7% VAT)
99860074 specimen, 3 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, height 100-125 €180.00
99960074 specimen, 3 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, height 125-150 €250.00
99760074 specimen, 3 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, height 150-200 €350.00
99170074 specimen, 4 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, height 200-250 €490.00
99270074 specimen, 4 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, height 250-300 €700.00
99370074 specimen, 4 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, height 300-350 €1,050.00
SANA008183 specimen, 5 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, height 250-300, width 150-200 €1,100.00
SANA006646 specimen, 5 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, height 300-350, width 150-200 €1,500.00
SANA000923 specimen, 5 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, height 350-400, width 150-200 €2,100.00
bks15240003 standard tree, 3 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, girth 10-12 €450.00
99470074 standard tree, 3 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, girth 12-14 €650.00
99570074 standard tree, 3 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, girth 14-16 €900.00
SANA009812 standard tree, 4 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, girth 16-18 €1,200.00
bks15240271 standard tree, 4 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, girth 18-20 €1,450.00
SANA000920 specimen tree, 5 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, girth 20-25 €2,300.00
SANA000921 specimen tree, 5 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, girth 25-30 €2,600.00