Katsura Tree

Cercidiphyllum Japonicum

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Overview

The Katsura Tree (Cercidiphyllum japonicum) is a captivating deciduous species, maturing to approximately 40-60 feet tall, with a spread of 20-30 feet. Revered for its heart-shaped leaves, the tree boasts a striking fall display, transitioning from lush green to vibrant yellows, oranges, and pinks. It emits a sweet, burnt sugar scent in autumn. This pyramidal and rounded tree thrives best in well-drained soil and requires full sun to partial shade.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 5–8Climate Temperate

Katsura Tree (Cercidiphyllum Japonicum) — The Katsura Tree (Cercidiphyllum japonicum) is a captivating deciduous species

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones: 5–8

Shape & size

Mature height: 40–60 Ft.
Mature width: 25–60 Ft.

Classification

Family: Cerciiphyllaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Katsura Tree (Cercidiphyllum Japonicum) — with a spread of 20-30 feet; the Katsura Tree thrives in full sun to part shade, image 51

Katsura Tree (Cercidiphyllum Japonicum) — tree for full or half; due to its shallow root system

Katsura Tree (Cercidiphyllum Japonicum) — The Katsura Tree (Cercidiphyllum japonicum) is a captivating deciduous species; revered for its, image 49

Katsura Tree (Cercidiphyllum Japonicum) — transitioning from lush green to vibrant yellows; transitioning to a vibrant bluish-green in summer, image 54

Katsura Tree (Cercidiphyllum Japonicum) — the tree boasts a striking fall display; this pyramidal and rounded tree thrives best in well-drained, image 53

Katsura Tree (Cercidiphyllum Japonicum) — It emits a sweet, burnt sugar scent in autumn; and cooling shade redefine the sensory garden experience, image 55

Katsura Tree (Cercidiphyllum Japonicum) — Revered for its heart-shaped leaves; the Katsura Tree (Cercidiphyllum japonicum) is a captivating, image 52

Katsura Tree (Cercidiphyllum Japonicum) — This pyramidal and rounded tree thrives best in well-drained soil and requires full sun to partial shade, image 56

Katsura Tree (Cercidiphyllum Japonicum) — this tree typically reaches a height of 40 to 60 feet with a spread of 25 to 60 feet at maturity, image 59

Katsura Tree (Cercidiphyllum Japonicum) — Native to Japan and China; it prefers moist, well-drained soil but can also adapt to a variety of soil, image 58

Katsura Tree (Cercidiphyllum Japonicum) — the foliage steals the show with shades of yellow; its growth rate is moderate, image 64

Katsura Tree (Cercidiphyllum Japonicum) — making it an ideal focal point for medium to large landscapes; is a remarkably graceful deciduous species, image 60

Katsura Tree (Cercidiphyllum Japonicum) — transitioning to a vibrant bluish-green in summer; transitioning from lush green to vibrant yellows, image 63

Katsura Tree (Cercidiphyllum Japonicum) — Its growth rate is moderate; the foliage steals the show with shades of yellow, image 61

Katsura Tree (Cercidiphyllum Japonicum) — and with a pyramidal form in youth that gracefully rounds out with age; creating a serene outdoor, image 62

Katsura Tree (Cercidiphyllum Japonicum) — is a remarkably graceful deciduous species revered for its aesthetic appeal throughout all four seasons, image 57

Katsura Tree (Cercidiphyllum Japonicum) — It prefers moist, well-drained soil but can also adapt to a variety of soil conditions; native to Japan, image 67

Katsura Tree (Cercidiphyllum Japonicum) — Sensitive to drought and heat, it is important to ensure adequate watering, particularly in dryer climates, image 68

Katsura Tree (Cercidiphyllum Japonicum) — the Katsura Tree thrives in full sun to part shade; with a spread of 20-30 feet, image 66

Katsura Tree (Cercidiphyllum Japonicum) — accompanied by a distinctive sweet scent reminiscent of cotton candy or caramel; sensitive to drought and, image 65

Katsura Tree (Cercidiphyllum Japonicum) — The Katsura Tree (Cercidiphyllum japonicum) is a captivating deciduous species; revered for its, image 73

Katsura Tree (Cercidiphyllum Japonicum) — creating a serene outdoor sanctuary; and with a pyramidal form in youth that gracefully rounds out with, image 71

Katsura Tree (Cercidiphyllum Japonicum) — due to its shallow root system; tree for full or half, image 69

Katsura Tree (Cercidiphyllum Japonicum) — and cooling shade redefine the sensory garden experience for your client; it emits a sweet, burnt sugar, image 70