Cercis siliquastrum
Common name
Judas tree, love tree, European redbud
Family
Fabaceae
Flora category
Vascular – Exotic
Structural class
Trees & Shrubs - Dicotyledons
Conservation status
Not applicable
Flower colours
Red/Pink, Violet/Purple
Year naturalised
1998
Etymology
cercis: An ancient name given to the Judas tree by the Greek philosopher Theophrastus (371-281 BC).
Reason For Introduction
Ornamental