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    CERCIDIPHYLLUM
    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
    • 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
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    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
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    CERCIDIPHYLLUM japonicum 'Red Fox'
    Katsura tree
    Strong purplish foliage which appears almost black from a distance and spectacular autumn colour
     
    3 - 5 Litre
    £50.00
    Extra large
    £65.00
    Unavailable
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    CERCIDIPHYLLUM magnificum
    A rare tree with smoother bark and much larger ovate leaves than C. japonicum. Wonderful yellow autumn colours
     
    Small
    £30.00
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
    All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
    1 ltr
    £8.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Afterplant - Tomatoes
    AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
    Unavailable
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