Cercis siliquastrum

The Cercis siliquastrum or Judas tree is a rather small tree or sometimes multi-stemmed shrub that shines in spring with its pink to violet-colored flower clusters on the still bare wood. Maximum height is 7 to 8m, the width is usually limited to max. 3m. The leaves of this Mediterranean tree are light green and heart-shaped. This tree owes its name to the fact that Judas hanged himself on it.