Judas tree
Cercis siliquastrum
Fabaceae · broadleaf deciduous tree · introduced
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Plant Profile
Size & Form
Height
15–30 ft
Spread
15-25 ft
Growth Rate
Medium
Site Requirements
Light
Full Sun to Part Shade
Soil Drainage
Well Drained, Adaptable
Soil pH
neutral
Water
Low to moderate
Drought Tolerance
Moderate to high
Hardiness
Zones 6–7
Ornamental Interest
Bloom Time
March to April
Fall Color
Yellow
Origin
southern Europe and western Asia
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Root Colonization Period
Diseases: Regionally Documented (2)
Data Maturity Baseline Extension data. Expert review underway.