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CERCIDIPHYLLUM
Genus of 2 species of deciduous trees from woodlands in China and Japan. C. japonicum is one of the largest hardwoods in Asia, reaching 45m (148ft) in height.
The wood is that traditionally used for the board in the ancient Chinese game of strategy "Go".
In certain conditions the leaves of C. japonicum exude a noticeable toffee/burnt sugar aroma.
Further Reading....
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Deciduous - grown for colourful autumn foliage.
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Tree
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Full sun - or dappled shade - shelter from cold winds -
Additional Features - Good to know - - resistant to honey fungus. -
Pests & Diseases - none. -
Place of origin - China, Japan. -
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - humus- rich.
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Neutral to acid soil
Cercidiphyllum - Growing Guide
Trees - Care Guide
- How to plant a tree - Video Tip ondemand_video
- How to plant a tree
- Checking ties - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Restaking fallen young tree - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Fallen old tree - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Spring pruning - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing side shoots - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Deer protection - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Weed Spraying - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing Ivy - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Tree Survey - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Crown uplift - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing shoots below graft - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing peeling bark - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Maintaining variegation - Video Tip ondemand_video
Buy Varieties of CERCIDIPHYLLUM
CERCIDIPHYLLUM japonicum >
Commonly known as: Katsura tree.
Smoky pink or yellow autumnal colouring when a pungent scent like burnt sugar will be detectable in favourable seasons
CERCIDIPHYLLUM japonicum 'Pendulum' >
Commonly known as: Katsura tree.
A rare form with long weeping branches
CERCIDIPHYLLUM japonicum 'Red Fox' >
Commonly known as: Katsura tree.
Strong purplish foliage which appears almost black from a distance and spectacular autumn colour
CERCIDIPHYLLUM japonicum 'Strawberry' >
Commonly known as: Katsura tree.
Leaves have an attractive strawberry red tint right through the year
