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Japanese Katsura, Cercidiphyllum japonicum, Tree Seeds

Bonsai, Exfoliating Bark, Fall Color, Fast Growth, Shade Tree, Fragrant Fall Leaves, Cold Tolerant

Katsura Tree is a deciduous, single or multi-trunked, understory tree with a dense, rounded habit. It typically matures to 40 to 60 feet in cultivation, but can reach 100 feet or more in the wild. It is grown for its beautiful shape and its attractive foliage. Round-oval leaves (to 4 inches long) resemble those of a small redbud (Cercis = redbud genus and phyllon= Greek for leaf). Leaves emerge reddish purple in spring, mature to medium green with a slight bluish tinge in summer and turn quality shades of gold, orange and red in fall. Although not aromatic, the fallen autumn leaves have been varyingly described as smelling of cinnamon, burnt sugar or ripe apples. Dioecious (male and female flowers are on separate trees). Male trees are more upright, female trees are more spreading. Tiny reddish flowers appear in spring but are not showy. Pollinated flowers on female trees are followed by clusters of greenish pods (to ¾ inch long).

Other Names: Katsura Tree
Zone: 4 to 8
Growth Rate: Moderately rapid when young but slows down with age.
Plant Type: Deciduous Tree
Family: Cercidiphyllaceae
Native Range: China, Japan
Height: 40 to 60 feet
Spread: 25 to 60 feet
Shape: Rounded
Bloom Time: March - April
Bloom Color: Green to reddish-green
Sun: Sun to part shade
Fall Color: Spectacular Gold, Orange and red.
Drought Tolerance: Moderate
Water: Medium
Maintenance: Low
Site Requirements/ Soil Tolerances: Best grown in rich, moist, well-drained soils in part shade. Tolerates full sun, but has little tolerance for drought particularly when young. Best sited in a location protected from strong winds and hot afternoon sun.
Culture: Requires pruning to develop strong structure.
Uses: Bonsai, Small specimen shade tree or street tree.