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Cercidiphyllum japonicum
Katsura Tree 

Cercidiphyllum japonicum
Common name

Katsura Tree

Group

Trees

Family

Cercidiphyllaceae

Description

Katsura Tree. A deciduous tree with rounded; heart-shaped; green leaves; tinted bronze; when young. Grown for its brilliant autumn colours of yellow; orange; and red. Max Height 20m. Max Spread 15m. Full Sun/Partial Shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.

Characteristics

Growth habit
Rounded to broadly spreading
Fragrance
No
Hardiness
Hardy
Toxicity
Harmful if eaten/skin and eye irritant

Size

Growth speed
Fast
Ultimate height
20m
Ultimate spread
15m

Colour

Flowers
Blue in August; September
Foliage
Green - Deciduous
Fruit
Red in September
 

Growing your plants

Aspect
Full sun/Partial shade Sheltered Site
Soil
Fertile
Moisture
Moist well drained
Propagation
Grafting
Usage
Woodland; Specimen
Planting
Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser

Caring for your plants

Pruning
After flowering Cut back all shoots to encourage replacement growth
Maintenance
Top dress in spring; Feed; Dead heading
Care
Keep moist in first year
Pests & diseases
Vine weevils; Honey fungus

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The web price shown includes a web only discount of 10%. All prices are exclusive of VAT.

Type
Form
Size
Spread
Normal
price 		Web
price 		Stock
 
 
 		Trolley
Regular CG 250-300 cm --- £192.72 £ 8
Regular 20 litre 175-200 cm --- £72.51 £ 3