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Flowering Tree - Description
- Potted Judas Tree
- Cercis canadensis
- Flowering Garden Tree
- Wonderful Trees Come Alive With Colour in Spring
- Slow Growing
- Vibrantly Pink / Purple Bloom cover Stems
- Reaching just 4m in Height
- Current Size: 60cm
- Pot Size: 4L
Flowering Tree - Characteristics
- Large shrub, small garden tree
- Multi stemmed branching
- Develops wide canopy with age
- Heart shaped leaves
- Foliage colour: Purple leaves colour orange, bronze & reddish-purple in autumn
- Vibrant & striking garden plant
- Deciduous tree, they loose their leaves in Winter
- Moderate growth rate
Flowering Tree - Uses
- Smaller tree ideal in small gardens, front gardens, drives & courtyards
- Likes a sheltered spot
- Popular native tree suited to all sized gardens
- Grow for Spring & Summer interest
- Excellent, reliable garden tree
Flowering Tree - Planting Instructions
Planting Time
- Can be planted any time of year
- Best to avoid frosty conditions, where the ground is frozen
Positioning Trees
- These Mediterranean Trees like a sunny & sheltered spot
- Avoid exposed sites
- Ideal soil would be fertile & rich in humus
- Prefers a well drained soil
- Happy in acidic or neutral to alkaline soils
- Also likes peaty soils
- Spacing distance varies on use
- If planting in lawns, then space 3 to 5m apart
- When planting, hold plants at ground level & back fill the top soil
- Ensure each plant is straight & soil is compacted in around it's root ball
- Level off the soil around the plants
- Support with bamboo cane for first 2 years
- Replace cane with larger stake when required
After Care
- Water bare roots plants regularly until plants establish
- Water before & after planting
- If dry weather persists, water every 2 days
- Weeding is also essential - especially bind weed which can quickly smoother a young tree
- Keep grass growth away from the base of trees to ensure a faster growth rate
- Avoid strimming around the base of trees
Judas Tree - Why So-Called?
- Cercis is a tree commonly found growing throughout Israel and Palestine
- There are a many stories & theories around the Judas Tree
- One suggestion is that Judas Iscariot hanged himself on this tree after he betrayed Jesus
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