About
Cercis siliquastrum is a compact, deciduous small tree. Its leaves can reach up to 10 cm wide and are broadly heart-shaped. The tree produces clusters of rosy-pink, pea-like flowers that emerge from older branches. The fruit is a prominent, flattened pod, measuring up to 12 cm in length, with a purplish hue.
About the genus
Cercis consists of deciduous shrubs or small trees characterized by their heart-shaped foliage. The plants produce clusters of vibrant pink pea-like blossoms that emerge either before or alongside the leaves. After flowering, they develop flattened pods that are deep purple in color.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, North-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
- Plant type
- Trees
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 8-12 metres
- Spread
- wider than 8 metres
- Time to full height
- 20-50 years
- Suggested uses
- Architectural, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens
- Native to
- S Europe, W Asia
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade
- Pruning
- Pruning group 1
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed and semi-hardwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to leafhoppers and scale insects
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to verticillium wilt and coral spot