Cercis siliquastrum
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Cercis siliquastrum
Also known as:
Judas Tree
Images:
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Tree
Format:
Smal
Height:
12.00 m
Width:
10.00 m
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Leaf:
Deciduous
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
6-9
Soil Moisture:
Permeable, Moist
Permeable, Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Half shade, Sun
Half shade, Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Flowers, Seedbox
Flowers, Seedbox
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Nitrogen, Wood, Bee plant
Nitrogen, Wood, Bee plant
Description
Eat flowers raw for a sweet and slightly sour taste; they make a beautiful addition to salads. The flower buds can be pickled and used as a spice. You can also eat seed pods raw.
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 |
|---|---|
|
Viburnum opulus Highbush cranberry |
Cercis siliquastrum pairs well with Viburnum opulus, as the latter provides berries that attract birds, promoting biodiversity. |
|
Rhus typhina Sumach |
Adding Rhus typhina can improve soil health through nitrogen fixation and provide shelter for beneficial insects. |
|
Lonicera japonica Japanese Honeysuckle |
Lonicera japonica can help suppress weeds while providing fragrant flowers that attract pollinators to the guild. |
|
Corylus avellana Hazel |
Corylus avellana can provide nuts for wildlife and shade for the Cercis, enhancing the microclimate. |
|
Tropaeolum majus Nastirtium |
Tropaeolum majus adds vibrant colors and can deter pests while its leaves and flowers are edible. |