Overview
Judas Tree Bonsai (Cercis species) is a flowering tree with heart-shaped leaves and pink spring flowers often appearing on old wood. It is best suited to flowering bonsai, informal upright and naturalistic styles. For UK growers, treat it as: Outdoor.
Placement
full sun to light shade
Watering
keep evenly moist but well drained
Feeding and fertilising
feed moderately in spring and summer
Pruning and wiring
prune after flowering; avoid removing flower-bearing older wood unnecessarily
Repotting
repot every 2-3 years in spring
Propagation
seed, cuttings or air layering
Pests, diseases and common issues
large leaves, branch dieback after hard pruning and weak flowering in shade