Cercis siliquastrum subsp. hebecarpa
Cercis siliquastrum subsp. hebecarpa
- Native to:
- Afghanistan | Iran | Iraq | Lebanon-Syria | Palestine | Türkiye
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Cercis
- Species:
- Cercis siliquastrum subsp. hebecarpa
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Tree , Shrub
- Height:
- 1000 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, purple, magenta
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★★☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies, birds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fall Color:
- yellow
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Hard seed coat requires scarification by nicking or hot water treatment. Cold stratification improves germination rates.
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