On Mar 15, 10:31*am, lannerman
wrote:
'Pam Moore[_2_ Wrote:
Almost certainly Judas tree, cercis siliquastrum.
It flowers on the trunk and older wood. *A beautiful tree when in
flower. I would find some pods with seeds in and sow some. *Not all
pods contain viable seeds.

Pam in Bristol

Hi Pam, do you have any tips about germinating these ?? Ive tried many
times with no success, i've tried fresh seed, seed left on the tree
until now but nothing !!!! I must admit that every time I've tried, its
from the same tree in a clients garden so maybe this tree just doesnt
produce viable seed !!
regards, Lannerman.

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I'm afraid I don't go for Judas Tree, the pods and the stems they are
on look to long and the stems to lax.
I'd go for Robinia if it is in the UK.
I've germinated several different Pod seeds gathered in Malta and
other places.
I treat them as I do all hard seed and pot them into Hot water, (Not
boiling), this expands the air inside the seed case, and as the water
cools the air left shrinks and water is drawn inside the casing, I
leave them overnight and sow the next morning.
David @ the normally wet end of Swansea Bay, now in the 6th day of
drought.