Plant Details

Cercis siliquastrum

Judas Tree

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General Information

Scientific name: Cercis siliquastrum
Also known as: Judas Tree

Plant Properties

Layer: Tree
Size: Small
Height: 12.00 m
Width: 10.00 m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Leaf: Deciduous

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 6-9
Soil Moisture:
Well-drained, Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Partial shade, Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Flowers, Seed capsule
Edibility:
(4)
Medicinal:
(0)
Features:
Nitrogen fixer, Wood, Bee forage

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: Broad ovoid
Crown Density: Dense crown