Katsura tree
Tagged as: Intermediate Sized Trees, Four Season Landscape
Botanic name: Cercidiphyllum japonicum
Common name: Katsura tree
Updated 2/2012
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| form | early spring growth | fall color |
Height: 40-60' Spread: 25-30' Habit/Form: Pyramidal Growth Rate: Medium to 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
Use in the Landscape: Excellent specimen or shade tree
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