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Judas tree 'Bodnant'

Cercis siliquastrum 'Bodnant'

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Genus: Cercis
Family: Fabaceae

About this plant

'Bodnant' is a bushy, deciduous small tree with deep purple, pea-shaped flowers in clusters on the older stems. Leaves are broadly heart-shaped and fruit a conspicuous flattened purplish pod

Growing Information

Height

8-12 Metres

Spread

Wider Than 8 Metres

Hardiness

H5

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

Loam

pH

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by seed and semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Verticillium wilt and coral spot may be a problem

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Season of Interest

AutumnSpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

8-12 Metres

Spread

Wider Than 8 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Fifty To Hundred Years