CERCIDIPHYLLUM magnificum
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CERCIDIPHYLLUM magnificum
Commonly known as Katsura tree
A rare tree with smoother bark and much larger ovate leaves than C. japonicum. Wonderful yellow autumn colours
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Makes an attractive specimen in a woodland setting. -
Pests & Diseases
None -
Place of origin
Japan -
DeciduousOvate to kidney-shaped, mid green leaves to 8cm (3in) long, slightly bronzed when young, turning rich butter yellow in autumn.
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Fully hardy
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Height
12m (40ft) -
Spread
8m (25ft) -
TreeUsually single trunked tree with smooth bark.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy 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) -
Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich
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Neutral to acid soil
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Full sun
shelter from cold winds -
Partial shade
Dappled shade -
Broadly conicalPyramidal to broadly conical.
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Mature Size12m (40ft)
8m (25ft)
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