Katsura Tree
Cercidiphyllum japonicum
SKU
02353
Dependable choice for beautiful seasonal foliage display; new foliage is bronzy in spring, blue-green in summer, turning orange to golden yellow in fall. Pyramidal form when young, great for shade.
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Full sun
Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | ser-sid-i-FILL-um juh-PON-ih-kum |
|---|---|
| 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/Fire Wise, 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
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