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Plants Ceratostigma plumbaginoidesCercidiphyllum japonicum

Cercidiphyllum japonicum
Katsura Tree
This deciduous, single- or multi-trunked tree slowly grows into an oval shape. Its foliage gives dappled shade. The shaggy bark is soft and easily damaged. Flowers and fruit are small and inconspicuous.

 


Cercidiphyllum japonicum
Katsuratree
Cercidiphyllaceae
Located outside W.B. Young building by Perkins garden.

Cercidiphyllum japonicum f. pendulum (Weeping katsura)
Photo/Illustration: Michelle Gervais
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USDA Plants Database - Horticulture
Cercidiphyllum japonicum is planted in the highlighted USDA hardiness zones to the left and is not known to widely escape cultivaton.

Cercidiphyllum: refers to the similarity of its leaves (phyllum) with those of Cercis. japonicum: of Japan.
Oregon State Univ. campus: two in front of Shepard Hall, (note growth difference, presumably from seedlings).

Cercidiphyllum japonicum
COMMON: Katsura Tree
LEAVES: Opposite, simple, 2 to 4" long and wide, almost round, bluish green, fall color yellow to light orange.
SIZE: 40 to 60', 20 to 30' wide
HARDINESS: 4 to 8 ...

Cercidiphyllum japonicum
Trees and Shrubs
Start from seed in spring or fall. Prefers moist, fertile, well-drained acidic soil and full sun; light shade may be tolerated. Simple layer during summer.

Cercidiphyllum - Cercidiphyllum Trees
Cercidiphyllum japonicum - Katsura Tree
Chrysobalanaceae: The Coco Plum Family
Chrysobalanus - Chrysobalanus Trees
Chrysobalanus icaco - Coco Plum ...

Cercidiphyllum japonicum : Katsura Tree - Whole Plant
Cercidiphyllum japonicum 'Pendula' : Weeping Katsura Tree - Whole Plant
Cercis canadensis : Redbud - Whole Plant ...

Cercidiphyllum japonica Canyfloss aroma given off by orange and yellow falling leaves in autumn. Ht 70ft 21m
Aloysia triphylla none sherbert lemon scent. Warm sunny position against a warm wall. Ht 10ft 3m
Bulbs ...

Katsura (Cercidiphyllum japonicum)
Height, 6 to 18 m; spread, 9 to 15 m. Moist, well-drained soil; full sun; water well until established. Zone 4 ...

Cercidiphyllum japonicum
General Notes
Katsura Tree is an unusual, but handsome small tree for lawns and garden settings, with its interesting foliage and relatively neat habit.

Weeping Katsura Tree [English]: Cercidiphyllum japonicum 'Pendula'
Weeping Katsura Tree [English]: Cercidiphyllum japonicum 'Tidal Wave'
Weeping Katsura Tree [English]: Cercidiphyllum japonicum 'Amazing Grace' ...

Hedge Maple Acer campestre Downy Serviceberry Amelanchier arborea European Hornbeam Carpinus betlus American Hornbeam Carpinus caroliniana Katsuratree Cercidiphyllum japonicum American Yellowood Cladrastis lutea Turkish Filbert Corylus colurna Hardy ...

Large trees include: Cercidiphyllum japonicum, Nyssa sylvatica, Parrotia persica and Liquidambar styraciflua.

Leaf teeth are basically rosid, although those of Cercidiphyllum are described as being more or less chloranthoid (not very different), while Hamamelidaceae can have teeth with a clear, ...

See also: Cercidiphyllum japonicum, Green, Katsura, Orange, Pink

Plants Ceratostigma plumbaginoidesCercidiphyllum japonicum

 
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