Cercidiphyllum japonicum
Katsura Tree
Tolerates wet positions and prefers moist conditions. Red-purple new leaves in spring. Leaves become blue-green in summer and turn bright yellow, orange, and red through autumn. Autumn leaves have a cinnamon to burnt-sugar smell when freshly fallen.
Exotic
Deciduous
Poor draining soils
Street
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Taxonomy and Etymology
Genus: Cercidiphyllum
Species: Cercidiphyllum japonicum, jā̆pōnicum (Latin, adjective), meaning 'Japanese, of or relating to Japan', in reference to the species' native geographical location.
Common Name: Katsura Tree
Description and Features
Description: Tolerates wet positions and prefers moist conditions. Red-purple new leaves in spring. Leaves become blue-green in summer and turn bright yellow, orange, and red through autumn. Autumn leaves have a cinnamon to burnt-sugar smell when freshly fallen.
Height: 7m
Width: 5m
Uses: Street
Soil Type: Poor draining soils
Winter Foliage: Deciduous
Origin: Exotic
Foliage:
Summer: Blue, Green
Autumn: Yellow, Orange, Red
Winter: None
Spring: Red, Purple