Cercis siliquastrum with heart shaped leaves

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Cercis siliquastrum Tree

Name: Cercis siliquastrum Tree
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: CS.SS.10.2
Price: 99.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Judas tree

From £99

From £99 ~~£110~~

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Multi stem tree

Two or more stems arising from or near ground level

Mature standard tree

1.8m-2.0m clear stem with a branched crown on top

Single stem tree

Classic tree with one trunk

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Planting & Care

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Key features

Final size 4.5 x 4 metres in 20 years

Foliage Green, heart-shaped flower that turn yellow in autumn

Flowers Profuse, pink/lilac flowers

Eco benefits Good for pollinators

Soil Prefers well-drained sites, suits most soil types

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.

AKA Judas tree

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.

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