Katsura Tree
Cercidiphyllum japonicum
Full sun
Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
Botanical Pronunciation | ser-sid-i-FILL-um juh-PON-ih-kum |
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Average Size at Maturity | Slow grower to 40 to 50 ft. tall, 25 to 35 ft. wide. Rounded form with age. |
Bloom Time | Inconspicuous |
Design Ideas | An exceptional pyramidal tree that is perfect for bold fall color in front yard or back. Plant as a street tree in parkway and medians or to line a long driveway. Outstanding for parks, golf courses, schools and open space. |
Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
Flower Color | Red |
Foliage Color | Blue-green |
Garden Style | Asian/Zen |
Growth Habit | 5 |
Growth Rate | Slow |
Landscape Use | Firescaping/Firewise, Woodland Garden |
Light Needs | Full sun |
Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
Special Feature | Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Fall Color |
Water Needs | Moderate |
Watering Needs | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
Companion Plants | Group this tree with others that feature unique seasonal qualities such as Autumn Blaze Maple, (Acer x freemanii 'Jeffsred'), Northern Red Oak, (Quercus rubra), Athene Magnolia, (Magnolia x 'Athene') and Golden Chain Tree, (Laburnum x Watereri 'Vossii'). |
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-8

Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant