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Cercis Siliquastrum, also known as the Judas tree, is covered in clusters of pink to purplish flowers that grow directly from the greyish bark in springtime. As a relative to the pea family, the Judas tree’s leaves are similar to the pea plant and it produces pea-like pods in summer.
If you’re wondering if you can grow Judas trees in a pot, you’ll be delighted to know that you absolutely can! Like many garden trees, it’s important to plant it in a large pot (with a well-drained soil mix) so the tree’s roots have plenty of space. Place that pot in a sunny (but partially sheltered) spot in the garden, moving undercover over winter if the temperatures are low. Especially after potting and during the growing season, keep the soil moist but not overwatered and your Judas tree should delight you every year.
For much more detail on planting and aftercare, visit our How to Plant a Hedge guide. It offers useful advice for gardeners, no matter what they’re planting.
Do you have a small space and are wondering how big a Judas tree grows? When planting a Judas tree, you should clear a maximum of about 10m around the planting spot to allow for growth. If you started growing your Judas tree in a pot, you will need much less space, as the roots will be more compact.Â
The ultimate size will depend on a number of factors such as the space, soil and sunlight, but overall they are very easy and trouble free to grow. The canopy can grow to about 6m but will be more compact in a pot or smaller space. A Judas tree can take up to 20 years to grow. Annual pruning can help to keep it to the size required.
The Judas tree got its name because it is said that Judas hung himself from one of the Cercis species and his blood turned the white flowers to red. There are many myths and folklore surrounding the name, but this one has persisted to this day.
You’ll need plenty of patience to germinate Judas tree seeds. Firstly they need to be placed in a plastic bag of moist compost, and stored in cold conditions like a fridge for up to 8 weeks, which will mimic winter conditions.Â
Then you can sow the seeds into small pots, about 1.5cm deep, with moist seed compost. Place them somewhere warm and light but without direct sunlight. The seeds can take up to 6 weeks to germinate and when large enough they can be re-potted. It can take many years for Cercis to flower, but the wait is worth it.
If you’d prefer not to wait so long, why not plant one of our potted trees for some instant impact? These can be planted any time of year as long as the ground isn’t waterlogged or frozen and if the ground isn’t ideal they can wait in the pot for better conditions. Learn more about potted, instant, bare root, and rootball options for trees and hedging.
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Cercis siliquastrum (Judas Tree)
A captivating tall tree, Cercis siliquastrum also called the Judas tree, is awash with clusters of rosy pink flowers on bare pale pink stems in spring which also flower directly from the rough greyish bark. Look closely and you’ll see the leaves are pealike (it’s related to the pea family,) a family heritage confirmed by decorative flat purple pea pods that arrive in August. Appealing lightly bronzed leaves unfurl after the flowers that darken to grey-green as the season progresses. Also known as the love and redbud tree, on a more historical note folklore suggests the Judas tree is so named for Judas Iscariot who after betraying Jesus hung himself from one of the species.
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