the Judas tree

I like the way this tree 'sprouts' isolated bits of blossom on its thick branches.

I have often wondered about the origin of the common name for this tree and just Googled it to find on Wikipedia:

"Judas Tree is a common name for a flowering tree, Cercis siliquastrum, from which Judas Iscariot is reputed to have hanged himself."

for half and half

[wendy frost]

Lovely capture for half and half .Pretty blossom on a sad tree and story.

[Bep]

Lovely half and half. Interesting information you've found on Wikipedia.

[mittens (Marilyn)]

So pretty. I love the bokeh, too.

[Lois]

Very pretty!

[Mave]

Pretty

[Susie]

Lovely shot

[Anne Pancella]

Very interesting blossoming right off the branch.

[Sylvia Binch]

A lovely shot for the half and half.

[Mandy]

Such a lovely capture of the flower against the bark.

[Pat Knowles]

What a great thing to see, that flower sprouting out of tree trunk is remarkable!

[Pyrrhula]

Thanks Hazel. I capture a nearly the same pic. a week ago in a park. Didn`t know the name of it . Great shot of yours.

[Pam]

Pretty!

[haskar]

lovely

[Hazel]

@pyrrhula

I only learnt the name last year after seeing a Judas tree in a park!

[CC Folk]

Nice capture!