Cercis siliquastrum: Judas Tree Seeds

Zone: 7 Grows to: 40 ft. Native to the Mediterranean and regions surrounding the Black Sea. Bears small purplish pea-like flowers in late spring and the leaves are slightly bluish green with rounded tips. Also known as a 'love tree'. How To Start These Seeds: Scarification: Soak in hot tap water, let stand in water for 24 hours Stratification: None required Germination: Sow 1/4 inch deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed, remove mulch upon germination Other: Natural fall sowing in mulched beds Seed Count Per Packet: This packet contains 40 hand-sorted, high-quality seeds. If refrigerated upon receipt, these seeds can be stored for up to a year before you decide to use them.