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Caring for a Judas tree seedling
camillabwiik
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Hi!
I'm so excited about getting a Judas tree seedling from a seed! I live in the Nordic countries with harsh winters; in November 2021 we had minus 21 degrees. I know this isn't perfect conditions for a Judas tree, but I'm detirmend to make it grow. Now the seedling is only 15 cm, but it's very much alive. I expexted it to lose its leaves, but it hasn't yet even if two of the leaves feel quite dry. Any tips on how to proceed? I guess I need to grow it indoors for a year before I plant it out.
Thanks in advance!
I'm so excited about getting a Judas tree seedling from a seed! I live in the Nordic countries with harsh winters; in November 2021 we had minus 21 degrees. I know this isn't perfect conditions for a Judas tree, but I'm detirmend to make it grow. Now the seedling is only 15 cm, but it's very much alive. I expexted it to lose its leaves, but it hasn't yet even if two of the leaves feel quite dry. Any tips on how to proceed? I guess I need to grow it indoors for a year before I plant it out.
Thanks in advance!
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I must admit I'd never heard of a Judas tree and had to Google it. I found this that you might find useful. Best of luck with your baby tree.
https://www.nature-and-garden.com/gardening/judas-tree-cercis.html
Cercis are fabulous trees for the pink flowers which grow on the bare wood before the leaves.
My fear is your freezing temperatures.
In UK it is listed as H5..see below.
No idea if it will survive where you are.
H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
