Common Judas Tree (Cercis siliquastrum)
The common or common Judas tree is also known as the heart or love tree because of its heart-shaped to kidney-shaped leaves. He loves calcareous, dry soils and a warm and sheltered location.
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The most beautiful varieties of the Cercis siliquastrum
| variety | Flower color | Heyday | Stature | Width | leaves | Winter hardiness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Judas sheet | purple pink | April | up to 6 meters | up to 5 meters | green | needs protection in youth |
| Alba | White | April | up to 2.5 meters | up to 2 meters | light green / golden yellow in autumn | needs protection |
| Bodnant | dark pink | April to May | up to 12 meters | up to 8 meters | light green | needs protection |
| Rubra | dark red | April to May | up to 8 meters | up to 5 meters | gray-green | needs protection in youth |
Canadian Judas Tree (Cercis canadensis)
This species originates from North America, but is there - very different from the name suggests - especially in the southern United States. However, it also shows good winter hardiness in our country.
The most beautiful varieties of Cercis canadensis
| variety | Flower color | Heyday | Stature | Width | leaves | Winter hardiness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Pansy | pink | April | up to 4 meters | up to 4 meters | dark red shoots | needs protection |
| Lavender twist | pink-purple | April | up to 5 meters | up to 4 meters | green / hanging shoots | needs protection in youth |
| Hearts of Gold | light purple | April | up to 4 meters | up to 2.5 meters | golden yellow | needs protection |
Chinese judas tree (Cercis chinensis)
The Chinese Judas tree, on the other hand, is wonderfully suitable for keeping in a bucket due to its small size. This species grows rather like a shrub and is rarely raised as a tree.
The most beautiful varieties of the Cercis chinensis
| variety | Flower color | Heyday | Stature | Width | leaves | Winter hardiness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avondale | purple-red | April | up to 2.5 meters | up to 2 meters | green / yellow in autumn | needs protection |
| Don Egolf | pink | April | up to 3 meters | up to 2 meters | green | needs protection |
Upright Judas Tree (Cercis glabra)
This species also grows rather like a shrub, but is very hardy and therefore well suited for German gardens. The upright Judas tree can grow up to four meters high.
Tips
All Judas trees are very compatible with pruning and can be kept in the desired shape by means of suitable pruning measures.
