Cercis Canadensis
Plant Details
Plant Properties
Layer:
Tree
Format:
Medium
Height:
12.00 m
Width:
10.00 m
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Leaf:
Deciduous
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
4-9
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium)
Sand (light) Loam (medium)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Half shade, Sun
Half shade, Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Flowers, Leaves, Condiment, Seedbox
Flowers, Leaves, Condiment, Seedbox
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Basket-making, Wood, Bee plant
Basket-making, Wood, Bee plant
Description
Flowers can be consumed both raw and pickled. They have a refreshing sour taste, are rich in vitamin C, and make a tasty addition to salads. These flowers can also be used as a spice. The unopened buds can be pickled or used as a substitute for capers. The seeds contain between 22.9-27.5% protein, 7.7-8.8% fat, and 3% ash with zero moisture content. However, it is not known whether the seeds are edible. There are indications that both the young seed pods (which can be eaten like peas) and the young leaves of this plant can also be consumed.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/09
End of Harvest:
31/10
Crown Data
Crown Type:
Breed eirond
Crown Density:
Dichte kroon
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Broussonetia kazinoki Kozo |
Broussonetia kazinoki can help improve soil structure and moisture retention, beneficial for the root system of Cercis Canadensis. |
|
Diospyros lotus Date Plum |
Diospyros lotus serves as an excellent companion by providing shade and shelter, which can help Cercis Canadensis thrive during hot summers. |
|
Diospyros kaki Persimmon |
Diospyros kaki can attract beneficial pollinators, thus enhancing the flowering and fruiting potential of Cercis Canadensis. |
|
Salix babylonica Weeping Willow |
Salix babylonica can help with drainage and provide a habitat for beneficial insects, promoting overall ecosystem health. |
|
Diospyros virginiana American Persimmon |
Diospyros virginiana can improve biodiversity and provide additional food sources for local wildlife around Cercis Canadensis. |
|
Hovenia dulcis Japanese Raisin Tree |
Hovenia dulcis produces edible fruits and can improve soil fertility, benefiting adjacent plants. |
|
Cudrania tricuspidata Silkworm Thorn, Storehousebush |
Cudrania tricuspidata helps attract beneficial insects, which can help with pollination of Cercis Canadensis. |
|
Malus prunifolia Chinese Apple, Plumleaf crab apple |
Malus prunifolia can enhance soil diversity and provide habitat for beneficial organisms, supporting Cercis Canadensis. |