Cercidiphyllum japonicum - 40-60 CM C3

Description
The Katsura tree (Cercidiphyllum japonicum) is an umbrella-shaped, picturesque large shrub or tree that produces red flowers. They appear in April. These produce greenish fruits. The Katsura tree also has matt, roundish green leaves. The copper-brown shoots are also an interesting sight. Its bark is dark grey and longitudinally furrowed. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich, sandy, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 12 m and is approx. 6 m wide.

Bulletpoints
* picturesque large shrub or tree * red-brown shoots * attractive orange-yellow autumn colouring * copper-brown shoots * partially overgrown, flood-tolerant

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Katsura trees are green, roundish, matt. Copper-brown shoots. Katsura tree turns bright orange-yellow in autumn.

Bark
Dark grey, longitudinally furrowed bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Japan.

Frost hardiness
The Katsura tree has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Katsura tree is an umbrella-shaped, picturesque large shrub or tree with an opaque crown. It usually reaches a height of 8 - 12 m and is approx. 4 - 6 m wide. It usually grows 20 - 30 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Cut and saw wounds and broken branches should be treated as quickly as possible with a wound sealant to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Flower
The red flowers appear in April.

Use
Privacy screen, solitary, ornamental shrub, park

Shoots
The shoots of Cercidiphyllum japonicum are smooth, reddish-brown.