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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
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DeciduousMid-green leaves, to 11cm (4½in) are bronze when young. Colourful autumn colours.
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Height20m (65ft) -
Spread15m (49ft)
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TreePyramidal to broadly conical tree, later wide-spreading.
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Hardy - cold winterHardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Full sunshelter from cold winds. -
Partial shadeDappled shade
CERCIDIPHYLLUM japonicum
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Additional Features
Good to knowThe noticeable scent of burnt sugar is elusive, usually picked up away from the tree.
Pests & DiseasesNone.
Place of originChina, Japan. -
HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf margin
Entire(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Orbicular
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Ovate(see photos above) -
Pruning group
Pruning group 1Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Scented PlantsScented foliage
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Seasonal InterestAutumn
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich.Neutral to acid soilLeaves colour best on more acidic soils.
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Tree ShapeBroadly conical
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Cercidiphyllum - Growing Guide
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- Deer protection - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Weed Spraying - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing Ivy - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing wire protection - 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
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Buy Varieties of CERCIDIPHYLLUM japonicum
CERCIDIPHYLLUM japonicum 'Pendulum'
Katsura tree
long pendant drooping branches in this ornamental tree
CERCIDIPHYLLUM japonicum 'Red Fox'
Katsura tree
strong purplish foliage which appears almost black from a distance and spectacular autumn colour
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
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Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
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