If you plant the Judas tree with the right plants, you will benefit twice. On the one hand, this makes the tree more attractive overall. On the other hand, clever underplanting means that weeds no longer have an easy time of it and weeding can be forgotten.
Which plants are suitable for planting under the Judas tree?
Perennials, ground covers, spring bloomers and trees that can tolerateshadinganddroughtness, no higher than, are suitable for planting under a Judas tree100 cmgrow andshallow-rooted are. These specimens fit in perfectly:
- Elf Flower or Bleeding Heart
- Periwinkle or Hazelroot
- Tulips or hyacinths
- Cotoneaster or Mahonia
Planting Judas tree with perennials
Since the Judas tree is adeep-rooted tree, you can theoretically plant it with perennials even after years. But over time, the Judas tree often develops a few fine roots near the surface. These could injure you if you plant them later. It is therefore advisable to underplant the perennials, which should have a shallow root system, asearlyas possibleThese shade-tolerant specimens are ideal:
- Elf Flower
- Funkia
- Purple bells
- bleeding heart
- Star Umbel
Plant Judas tree with ground cover plants
Surrounded by low ground cover, the Judas tree looks even more impressive in its exhilarating bloom. Both a lush green carpet of plants and a sea of flowers enchant under its crown. However, make sure that the ground cover for the underplanting of Cerciscan tolerate droughtand feel comfortable inpartial shade to shade. These include:
- Evergreen
- Hazelroot
- Ivy
- Storksbill
- Carpet Phlox
Underplant Judas tree with spring bloomers
Spring bloomers are particularly valuable because they complement the cauliflower blossoms of the Judas tree. The pink flowers of the Judas tree look most beautiful in combination with early bloomers, which producedelicate flower colors such as white or pink. This can be used:
- Tulips
- Lily of the valley
- Hyacinths
It gets more exciting with spring bloomers that contrast the flower color of the Judas tree. Blue, purple or yellow flowers are recommended. These spring bloomers can be used for this:
- Star hyacinths
- Grape Hyacinths
- Dwarf Iris
- Bluestars
Planting Judas tree with trees
smalleranddrought-loving trees can also be found at the location of the Judas tree. They should cope with shade and only plant their roots shallowly into the ground. It is important that they do not grow larger than 1 m so as not to crowd the Judas tree in the crown area.
- Cotoneaster
- Mahony
- Embankment Myrtle
- Japanese spiraea
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Don't be fooled by a small-crowned Judas tree
In the first few years of growth, the Judas tree usually has a small crown. Over time, however, this becomes more and more expansive and takes on an umbrella-like shape. Underplantings that were previously quite sunny could then be largely shaded.
