Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Cercis

Species:

Cercis chuniana

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

1200 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

mar,apr

Bloom Colors:

pink, purple

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

★★★☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Fall Color:

yellow

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

30–60 days

Notes:

Seeds require scarification (nicking or hot water) followed by cold stratification for 60-90 days.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash