Judas tree | Cercis siliquastrum - Girth 5-6cm - 230-250cm - 18lt Topiary

Judas tree | Cercis siliquastrum - Girth 5-6cm - 230-250cm - 18lt TopiaryCercis siliquastrum, commonly known as the Judas tree or love tree, is a deciduous tree native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Southern Europe and Western Asia. It is a member of the bean family (Fabaceae) and is known for its vibrant, pink purple flowers and heart shaped leaves. The Judas tree can grow up to 10 meters tall and has a spreading, umbrella shaped crown. Its bark is smooth and gray brown, and its branches are often twisted

It requires hard pruning and support

Fairly tolerant of wind

and well-drained soils

hang in clusters from long stalks and bloom in May and June

Fruits are small and inconspicuous

but grows easily in partial shade

deep pink fruits

even very poor and rocky ones

it requires another pollinator planted near-by

pink-purple flowers resemble clouds of smoke and bloom in late spring and early summer

and should be kept in a well-draining soil mix

The foliage of 'Jordan' is a deep red color in the spring and summer