Cercidiphyllum japonicum



Botanical Name: Cercidiphyllum japonicum
Common Name: katsura
Family Name: Cercidiphyllaceae
Distribution/Origin: Japan

Leaf: Bluish-green, (fall)Yellow/Orange, Simple, Ovate/Obtuse/Cordate/Crenate/Serrate, Sweet caramel-like smell
Bud: Opposite, Red tipped/Reddish('lobster claw'),
Flower: White, Red, Green, Not showy, Dioecious plant, Mar/Apr

Fruit/Seed: Brown, Follicle, Small banana shaped pods
Stem/Bark: Grey, Green, Brown, Exfoliating

Size: Height: 15 - 22m/Spread: 7.0 - 10m
Habit: Stiffly upright
Form: Oval-vertical

Soil conditions: Acidic, Well-drained
Moisture: Moderate
Sun: Full sun, Partial sun
Exposure: Partial shade

Landscape use: Shade tree, Specimen plant, Street tree

Notes: Perennial

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