Cercidiphyllum japonicum
Katsura










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.
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Family: Cercidiphyllaceae, a family of deciduous trees. Learn more about Cercidiphyllaceae.
Genus: Cercidiphyllum, cercidiphyllum, derived from the genus name Cercis and the Greek noun φύλλον (phúllon, 'leaf'), in reference to the leaves of species in this genus resembling those of species in the genus Cercis. Commonly known as katsura, a genus of deciduous trees native to China and Japan. Learn more about Cercidiphyllum.
Species: Cercidiphyllum japonicum, jāpōnicum (Latin, adjective), meaning 'Japanese, of or relating to Japan', in reference to this species' native geographical location. Learn more about Cercidiphyllum japonicum.
Common Name: Katsura