Judas Tree (Cercis siliquastrum): Identifying Characteristics, Uses & Cultivation
Cercis siliquastrum , commonly called the Judas Tree or Mediterranean Redbud , belongs to the Fabaceae fellowship ( legume or pea family ) within the subfamily Caesalpinioideae . It is part of the genus Cercis , which let in roughly 10 species of deciduous Tree and shrubs aboriginal to temperate region of North America , Europe , and Asia . The genus name Cercis comes from the Grecian kerkis , meaning “ weaver ’s shuttle , ” referring to the shape of the seed pod ....