Cercis siliquastrum (Judas Tree)

Type	Tree, Shrub (Multi-stemmed Plant), Deciduous, Flowering
Form	Compact Rounded Tree
Size	Small Tree (1.5 to 3m height)
Colours	Purple Flowers (Summer late), Green Foliage
Care	Some Maintenance Required
Hardiness	Frost Hardy, Drought Tolerant
Growth	Medium Growing Plant
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Cercis siliquastrum description: This small deciduous tree typically grows to a rounded 10m by 10m so allow it space to spread. It bears masses of pink pea like flowers in late spring and attractive heart shaped foliage which turns to yellow in autumn..

Cercis siliquastrum cultivation notes: This small diciduous tree will grow in any moist yet well drained soil in full or part sun. At a push Cercis will tolerate a drier soil or even clays in a sheltered spot. Avoid very exposed locations as it can catch winter frosts. Remove frost damage and prune to shape at winters end and mulch every few years to feed.

Plant Strengths: Sun loving draught tolerant plant; Attractive autumn colour; Fruit / berry producing; Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils; Tolerates heavy clay soils.

Common Missspellings: Carsis, Sircis, Cersis, Sirciss, Cirsiss, Sercis