Katsura Tree. A deciduous tree with rounded, heart-shaped, green leaves, tinted bronze, when young. Grown for its brilliant autumn colours of yellow, orange, and red. Max Height 20m. Max Spread 15m. Full Sun/Partial Shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Cercidiphyllum japonicum
A deciduous tree with rounded, heart-shaped, green leaves, tinted bronze, when young. Grown for its brilliant autumn colours of yellow, orange, and red.
Category: Trees
Additional information
Generic | Cercidiphyllum |
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Species | japonicum |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Katsura Tree |
Flower Colour | |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full Sun/Partial Shade |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Height | 20m |
Family | Cercidiphyllaceae |
Spread | 15m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Rounded to broadly spreading |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | Green |
Flowers From | |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist well drained |
Protection | Sheltered Site |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Woodland, Specimen |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
Propagation |
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