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Posted 04/22/2023 in Tree

Cercidiphyllum japonicum

An excellent specimen or shade tree in Midwestern landscapes. Its foliage offers an array of color throughout the year. In spring, heart-shaped leaves emerge reddish-purple, changing to blue-green as they mature. In autumn the color display changes again as leaves turn clear yellow or apricot color. Native to Japan.

Post Details

Latin Name
Cercidiphyllum japonicum
Common Name
Katsura Tree
Planting Zone
Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Bloom Season
Spring
Height
40-60 ft
Spread
25-60 ft
Suggested Uses
Shade Garden Specimen
Potential Pests
Dioecious (separate male and female trees)

Plant Story

An excellent specimen or shade tree in Midwestern landscapes. Its foliage offers an array of color throughout the year. In spring, heart-shaped leaves emerge reddish-purple, changing to blue-green as they mature. In autumn the color display changes again as leaves turn clear yellow or apricot color. Native to Japan.

Special Care Instructions

Fallen fall leaves smell like cinnamon. Best sited in a location protected from strong winds and hot

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