Katsura Tree! The Katsura Tree, scientifically known as Cercidiphyllum japonicum, is a lovely deciduous tree native to Japan and China. It is highly regarded for its beautiful foliage and unique fragrance.
The leaves of the Katsura Tree are heart-shaped and emerge in spring with a reddish-purple color, turning green in summer, and then transforming into vibrant shades of yellow, orange, and pink in the fall. The autumn foliage is particularly stunning and emits a sweet scent, often described as a combination of caramel and cotton candy.
Katsura Trees prefer moist, well-drained soil and partial shade to full sun. They can tolerate a range of soil types and are generally low-maintenance once established. Pruning is usually not necessary, but you can remove any dead or damaged branches as needed.
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Origins: |
China and Japan |
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Height: |
40’ - 60' |
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Spread: |
30' - 50' |
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Spacing: |
40' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 8 |
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Bloom Color: |
Red |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. No serious pests or diseases. Foliage may scorch in hot and dry conditions.
LANDSCAPE USES: Group Plantings or Specimen Tree, Woodland Gardens, Street Planting, and Understory Tree
COMPANION PLANTS: Dogwood, Hosta, Buttonbush
IMAGES: Rosser1954, Katsura (Cercidiphyllum japonicum), Vale Grove, Barrmill Park, North Ayrshire, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Valérie75, Cercidiphyllum japonicum 002, CC BY-SA 3.0, (3) photoset by I, Jean-Pol GRANDMONT, Cercidiphyllum japonicum (JPG01a)+( JPG01b), CC BY-SA 3.0, (4) KENPEI, Cercidiphyllum japonicum1, CC BY-SA 3.0, (5) Wendy Cutler, 20090527_Wallacemaybe_Katsura_Cutler_DSC03887
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
