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species 14,338 observations

Judas-tree

Cercis siliquastrum

Status
present
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

13 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Northern Blue 1
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Wounded Leafhopper, Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw 9
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Banded Mud Bee, Mountain Mason Bee, Confusing Furrow Bee 3

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Trees
Light
Full sun Part shade
Moisture
Dry Well drained Moist
Soil
Sand Loam Clay
Soil pH
Neutral
Drought tolerant
Yes
Deer resistant
Yes
Resists
Black walnut Dry soil
Habit
Erect Multi stemmed Rounded
Plant type
Shrub Tree

From NC State Extension.

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