How to Grow and Care for Judas tree

Judas tree, also known as Mediterranean redbud, Love tree, European redbud

Judas tree is generally low-maintenance and easy to care for, tolerating a range of soil conditions and preferring full sun to partial shade. Special care points include ensuring well-draining soil to prevent root rot and minimal pruning to maintain its natural vase shape. Regular watering is crucial during dry periods, but once established, judas tree is quite drought-tolerant.

Watering schedule: Every 3 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Judas tree

Toughness	High
Care Level	Low
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 3 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	6-7
Planting Time	Spring, Fall
Hardiness Zones	6-9

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Judas tree is distinguished by its slender trunk and a spread that can reach up to 15 to 25 feet (4.6 to 7.6 meters) in height and nearly the same in width. It showcases alternate, simple heart-shaped leaves, starting as a rich bronze reddish-purple before maturing to a dark green. In early spring, judas tree bedazzles with clusters of magenta flowers, spanning 3 to 5 inches (7.6 to 12.7 centimeters), blossoming on year-old wood and older stems before leaf emergence. This species thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers a moist, well-drained soil. It is known for its drought tolerance and ability to withstand cold to 10-15 degrees Fahrenheit (-12 to -9 degrees Celsius).