Anyone growing a Cercis canadensis ?

also known as Judas tree,supposedly the tree that he hung himself from after betraying Jesus.
it flowers before the leaves and it is spring flowering in the UK.,its a very pretty tree,,mine is only half the size of the in your photo

Any info on what it's needs are Bren.Does it like partial shade?Are the flowers really that lilac shade?Many Thanks.

They like full sun and the colour is amazing.

Oh dear ....*adds it to the "wants" list* .Many thanks.

This is a very lovely small tree with heart shaped
leaves after the beautiful deep pink flowers have
faded. The village where we used to live in northern
Spain had these growing each side of the main street
and in Spring it was a sight to see. At the localgarden
centre I asked about them and the owner said they
were called the "Tree of Lurve" !! The trees were
planted in full sun and also coped well with the
cold winters.