Medium light, medium soil moisture, low maintenance plant.
Zones 4-8
Blooms in March, deciduous, 20′-30′ tall, wide spreading branches
Attracts butterflies
Native to eastern US
Mature trees grow large brown seed pods especially in wet years
Member of bean and pea family
Problems:
Canker, wilt, dieback
Several insects love to eat this plant
Difficult to grow from cuttings, keep warm ~ 75’F if attempting to do so
Legend claims Judas hung from this tree
