Judas Tree

Judas Tree Overview

Cercis is a small genus containing around 10 hardy deciduous tree or shrub species from the Fabaceae family. These plants are cultivated for their small, heart-shaped to round foliage and masses of small, pea-like, pink flowers. They thrive in warm temperate climates and are found in the Mediterranean, Central and Eastern Asia and North America and some may be evergreen in mild climates.

How to propagate Judas Tree

Seed

Cuttings

Budding

You can propagate the species by seeds in the autumn, the cultivars by budding in late summer.

Special features of Judas Tree

Attractive flowers

Other uses of Judas Tree

Grown for their foliage and profuse, small, pea-like flowers.