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Weeping Katsura Tree

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Botanical Name: Cercidiphyllum japonicum 'Pendulum'
Common Name:
Weeping Katsura tree

Updated 2/2012

 

Cercidiphyllum japonicum 'Pendulum'
Height:
15-25'  Spread:  20-25'  Habit/Form:  weeping  Growth Rate: Fast  Zone: 4-8

Cultural  Requirements:
Plant in full sun, well-drained soil for best development. Plant is shallow-rooted and will benefits with layer of mulch for cool root environment; drought sensitive, water in dry conditions; spring planting best to allow root development.

Ornamental Characteristics:
In spring heart-shaped leaves emerge reddish-purple changing to blue green as they mature; fall color is a clear yellow or apricot color; weeping form.

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