Cercidiphyllum japonicum

Katsura Tree

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Common Name:

Katsura Tree

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green Variegated

Sun (From 0 to 5):

3

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

35°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

760 cm

Maximum width:

760 cm

Katsura Tree (Cercidiphyllum japonicum) - Description

C. japonicum is native to China and Japan. It's foliage changes color during growing season, from a reddish purple to a bluish green in the summer, then turns yellow to apricot in the autumn. The trees that grow in acid soil will have the best color. It is rather slow growing.

Katsura Tree (Cercidiphyllum japonicum) - Blooming

Blooms small red flowers in early spring. Female and male flowers are borne on separate plants.

Katsura Tree (Cercidiphyllum japonicum) - Growth

Deciduous tree. Can deal with full sun, but performs better in light shade. Can reach 40 ft. tall but does so slowly. Nice fall foliage color. C. japonicum grows best as a specimen tree in a site with lots of space. It is also often grown as a street tree.

Katsura Tree (Cercidiphyllum japonicum) - Planting

Plant saplings in sites that are protected from intense sun and wind. Sow seeds when ripe in containers in an open frame.

Katsura Tree (Cercidiphyllum japonicum) - Pest

No real pest problems.

Katsura Tree (Cercidiphyllum japonicum) - Interesting facts

Native to China and Japan. Where conditions are suitable, it is fast-growing, but it is very sensitive to drought and needs deep, permanently moist soil. Autumn leaves of the tree are thought to smell like brown sugar. There is only one known species of Cercidiphyllum, C. japonicum.

Katsura Tree (Cercidiphyllum japonicum) - Soil and irrigation

Needs regular water. Water less frequently in late summer to enhance fall colors. Slightly acidic soils yield the best color.