Cercis siliquastrum, native to Western Asia, Southern Europe. Although it is mostly cultivated as a small shrub here, it is sometimes also grown as a small tree on a short stem. Height 6-10 m. Capricious crown with wide spreading branches, highly branched with bare, auburn twigs. Rather large, heart-shaped leaves, slightly wider (7-12 cm) than they are long. The upper side is shiny dark green, the underside light blue/green. Flowers at the end of April on the bare, ageing wood with dark pink to violet pink flowers. Later accompanied by brown seed pods of 5-10 cm long. Attractive park tree in sheltered, sunny locations. Can also be planted in larger gardens.