Judas tree (Cercis siliquastrum) is a tree that can grow 8m – 15m tall and wider than 8 metres wide.
This plant has several common names including: Judas tree or love tree.
This is a deciduous plant that takes 20-50 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: Judas tree, love tree
Scientific name: Cercis siliquastrum
Plant type: Trees
Habit: Bushy
Height: 8m – 15m
Spread: Wider than 8 metres
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Well drained
Garden type: Architectural
Other characteristics: Plants for pollinators
Seasonal colors
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How to plant Judas tree (Cercis siliquastrum) – Zeynel Cebeci, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Judas tree (Cercis siliquastrum) – Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
