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- Chinese Judas tree only partially hardy
- Protecting Chinese Judas tree in winter
- Selection of suitable location increases winter hardiness
- Hibernate Chinese Judas tree in tub
- Tips
The Chinese Judas tree should be somewhat protected in winter
Chinese Judas tree only partially hardy
Like all Judas trees, the Chinese Judas tree belongs to the legume family, but remains much smaller than the other species. Instead of reaching heights of up to six meters (and more), this species grows shrubby up to a height of about 250 centimeters.But even this Judas tree thrilled with its numerous, especially from the old wood and the trunk sprouting dark pink flowers that show up in the months of April and May before the foliage. However, this rather small species is also more sensitive to wintry weather conditions and needs adequate protection.
Protecting Chinese Judas tree in winter
The younger the Chinese Judas tree is, the more sensitive it is and must be protected accordingly - this is especially true for specimens that are less than four years old. For this purpose, you should first of all the root area with a thick layer of brushwood (especially fir or spruce is suitable) and cover leaves and / or straw. Judas trees are flat-rooters, which is why their roots, which are close to the ground, are particularly endangered. Only bark mulch should not be used as it makes the soil acidic. In very cold winters, you can also pack the trunk and crown or the entire shrub in fleece.
Selection of suitable location increases winter hardiness
In addition, the principle is that the more sunnier and more sheltered its location, the better the Chinese Judas tree can be brought over the winter. Judas trees love the sun and the warmth and should therefore receive a full sun and protected from wind place, if possible near a house wall. In particular, wind can be problematic in winter, it dries and cools the plant unnecessarily. A south-facing location is best.
Hibernate Chinese Judas tree in tub
Due to its comparatively small size, the Chinese Judas tree can be excellently cultivated in the bucket, which can be easily brought into the house in bad weather conditions. Since it is also a deciduous wood, you can winter the Judas tree both cool and dark. The optimum temperatures for frost-free wintering are between zero and eight degrees Celsius. It should not be warmer than 10 degrees Celsius.
Tips
Less sensitive to cold and frosty temperatures are some varieties of the Canadian Judas tree (Cercis canadensis), which is why you - if you hardiness is important - this should prefer the Chinese.