Judas tree

Cercis siliquastrum

the one that blooms in spring like a fireworks display in the sky.

Tree9.5×5 mzone 6–9partial shade

Profile

Family: Fabaceae
Habit: Tree
Height: 9.5 m
Spread: 5 m
Growth: medium
Lifespan: 50 years
First yield: after 6 years
Hardiness: zone 6–9
Shade tolerance: partial shade
Soil: Sand, Silt
Soil moisture: very dry – very moist
pH: 6.5 – 8

Flowering & harvest

	J	F	M	A	M	J	J	A	S	O	N	D
Flowering
Fruit harvest

Times apply to the northern hemisphere in a temperate climate and shift with altitude and cultivar.

Uses

Edible5 of 10

Other uses5 of 10

Edible: A sweet and sour taste makes them a lovely addition to salads. The flower buds are pickled and used as a seasoning. The seed pods can be eaten raw.

Origin & habitat

Southern Europe to East Asia.

Rocky places next to the coast: The wind gently blows over the rocky places next to the coast, while the waves softly splash against the rocks. The salty air fills the senses and allows thoughts to flow freely. A place of tranquility and serenity, where one can escape everyday life and fully enjoy the beauty of nature.

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