Cercidiphyllum japonicum
(Katsura)
Cercidiphyllum japonicum (Katsura) can grow to more than 30m in its native Japan, however in Britain plants rarely reach more than 15m. It has a rounded conical crown, and heart shaped leaves in opposite pairs. It is available from Deepdale Trees as a standard tree and also as a multistem up to 7m high.
Cercidiphyllum is another plant which gives interest all year round, with its constantly changing colour displays. Its leaves flush out pink in spring, gradually turning to a lush green in summer. Autumn brings brilliant displays of orange yellow and red, accompanied by the smell of candy floss drifting gently in the breeze.
Plant Profile
Name: Cercidiphyllum japonicum
Common Name: Katsura
Family: Cercidiphyllaceae
Height: 10-15m
Shape: Rounded-conical
Leaves: Heart shaped leaves in opposite pairs. Flush pink, turning green.
Scent: Caramel smell as leaves fall
Autumn Colour: Pale yellow/pink
Cercidiphyllum japonicum Autumn colour
Cercidiphyllum japonicum leaves (Katsura)
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6-7m multistem |
Cercidiphyllum japonicum - Autumn colour |
18/20 standard |
