Cercidiphyllum japonicum

Katsura Tree

Family: Cercidiphyllaceae Katsura Tree


Type Tree
USDA Hardiness range 4B - 8A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Green
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Specimen, street tree
Height 35' to 50' / 10.60m to 15.20m
Spread 25' to 35' / 7.60m to 10.60m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Oval, pyramidal, spreading or horizontal, upright or erect