SEEDS OF CERCIS SILIQUASTRUM - JUDAS TREE
Ornamental shrub excellent for small squares and narrow streets. Medicinal properties and culinary purposes. Bonsai.
A 10m tall tree with abundant pink flowers growing before the leaves. They are deciduous, heart-shaped and dark-green. Big reddish pod.
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| Average germination (%) | 60 |
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| Climate Zone | Mediterranean, Temperate areas |
| Flower colour | Pink |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Hardiness | Drought resistant, Hardy (tolerates temperatures down to -5ºC) |
| Plant use | Bonsai, Culinary, Edible flower, Gardening, Medicinal, Street Tree |
| Seeds per gram | 40 |
| Soil - Ph | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Stratification | Yes |
Soak the seeds in cool water for 24 hours. To obtain a more regular and faster germination stratify in cold for 90 days. Sowing in spring.
It grows on limestone, deep and well-drained soils.
it is called Judas Tree because it is believed that Judas hanged himself in one of these trees.
The flowers are edible and can be added to salads, eaten fried, or they can be preserved in spicy marinade. It is a popular astringent because of its pods. The bark is also used against headaches and flu.
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