Cercis siliquastrum

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Tree, Deciduous

Height: 4.5mSpread: 4m
Hardy

Attractive to wildlife
Autumn colour

Flower colour:

Pink

Purple

Foliage colour:

Green

Position

Sun Exposure:

Full sun

Soil

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Cercis siliquastrum, also known as the Judas tree, European redbud or love tree, is a beautiful small ornamental tree. In late spring, the bare branches are smothered in pea-like magenta flowers, popular with bees. These are followed by pretty, heart-shaped leaves that turn butter yellow before falling in autumn. Purple seed pods appear in summer.

As it's slow growing and relatively compact, reaching around 4.5m x 4m in 20 years, the Judas tree is one of the best trees for small gardens. It's often multi-stemmed, which means it has an architectural appearance even when the branches are bare in winter.

Cercis siliquastrum 'Bodnant' has pink-purple flowers and has been awarded the RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM).

For best results grow your Judas tree in well-drained soil, in a sunny, sheltered spot. Mulch annually with well-rotted leaf mould, garden compost or well-rotted manure. Prune only to maintain its shape if needed, after flowering.

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Cercis ‘siliquastrum’ and wildlife

Cercis ‘siliquastrum’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is not known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths

Butterflies/Moths

Is not known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Cercis ‘siliquastrum’ poisonous?

Cercis ‘siliquastrum’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People