The Judas Tree (Cercis siliquastrum) is nicknamed the “love tree” for its heart-shaped leaves By : Núria Moreras, Carolina Urquiola MAY 19, 2025 1:53 PM EDT MAY 19, 2025, 1:53 PM EDT ...

'The Judas tree has intense pink flowers in the spring and vibrant green heart-shaped leaves,' says Dan, citing the seriously ...

The “true” Judas tree, a close relative of the eastern redbud, is thus named because of a legend claiming it was the tree the betraying apostle Judas hung himself upon.

Time to see Judas trees in Istanbul 30.04.2019 Various shots from Judas trees around Rumelian Fortress (Rumeli Hisari) in Istanbul on April 30, 2019.

The Judas Tree turns the heroic romanticism of classical ballet on its head. When first performed, in 1992, it was controversial and divisive.