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    CERCIDIPHYLLUM
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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.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
    • Good to know
      Grown for their colourful autumn foliage
    • Place of origin
      China, Japan.
    • Deciduous
    • Tree
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    Cercidiphyllum - Growing Guide
    Trees - Care Guide

    Varieties
    CERCIDIPHYLLUM japonicum
    Katsura tree
    Smoky pink or yellow autumnal colouring when a pungent scent like burnt sugar will be detectable in favourable seasons
     
    Small
    £19.00
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    Available late spring to early summer 2025
    Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    CERCIDIPHYLLUM japonicum 'Pendulum'
    Katsura tree
    Long pendant drooping branches in this ornamental tree
     
    10 to 15 Litre
    £85.00
    CERCIDIPHYLLUM japonicum 'Red Fox'
    Katsura tree
    Strong purplish foliage which appears almost black from a distance and spectacular autumn colour
     
    Small
    £37.50
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    Available late spring to early summer 2025
    Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    Large
    £50.00
    Extra large
    £65.00

    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
    A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
    0.9 kg
    £6.00
    Unavailable
    2.5 kg
    £13.00
    Unavailable
    4.5 kg
    £25.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
    This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries. It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
    200g sachet
    £8.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Afterplant - Grow Your Own
    AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
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