Cercidiphyllum japonicum
KATSURA TREE
Cercidiphyllaceae

 
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Plant type: deciduous tree

Hardiness zones: 6-9b

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
20m
Plant habit
 
15m

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Flowers: green

Flowering Time: early spring to late spring

Leaves: mid green; bronze new leaves; yellow, orange & red in autumn
 
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Cercidiphyllum japonicum
KATSURA TREE
Cercidiphyllaceae

 

  Plant type: deciduous tree

Hardiness zones: 6-9b

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
20m
Plant habit
 
15m

FEATURES

Flowers: green

Flowering Time: early spring to late spring

Leaves: mid green; bronze new leaves; yellow, orange & red in autumn


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits oriental designs

Uses: street tree, shade tree

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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