Cercis siliquastrum

Judas Tree, Redbud

Family: Fabaceae Pea


Type Tree, shrub
USDA Hardiness range 6A - 9A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Lavender, purple
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Dry to moist
Landscape uses Specimen
Height 15' to 30' / 4.60m to 9.20m
Spread 15' to 30' / 4.60m to 9.20m
Growth rate Fast
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Brown
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, alkaline, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded, vase
Attributes and features Attracts birds, invasive