CERCIS
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CERCIS
Commonly known as American Judas tree, Eastern redbud
Genus of about 10 species of deciduous shrubs and trees from woodlands, woodland margins and rocky hillsides in the Mediterranean, central and eastern Asia and North America.
The most common is C. siliquastrum, Judas tree - or more likely Judea's tree (where it is commonplace). An absolute eyecatcher when flowers appear from an old trunk.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Pests & Diseases
Leafhoppers, scale insects, coral spot, canker, Verticillium wilt. -
Place of origin
USA introduction. -
DeciduousHeart-shaped leaves, pointed at the tips, to 10cm (4in) long.
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Height
3-4m (10-12ft) -
TreeSmall, rounded tree with weeping habit. The buds, which are closely spaced, give it a fuller appearance.
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Fertile moist well-drained soilLoamy. Does not like to be transplanted.
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Full sun
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Partial shade
Dappled shade. -
Bee friendly
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Cercis - Growing Guide
Trees - Care Guide
- How to plant a tree - Video Tip ondemand_video
- How to plant a tree
- Ties - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Restaking fallen young trees - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Fallen old tree - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Clearing up fallen beech tree - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Spring pruning - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing side shoots - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Pruning and Shaping Magnolia - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Deer protection - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Weed Spraying - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing Ivy - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing wire protection - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Tidying young trees in October - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Tree Survey - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Crown uplift - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing shoots below graft - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing peeling bark - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Maintaining variegation - Video Tip ondemand_video