Cercidiphyllum japonicum (AGM) 12L
Product Code: 188550
£79.99
- Common Name: Katsura Tree
- Leaves are bronze-tinted when young, and turning yellow, orange and pink in autumn, when they smell of burnt sugar
- Foliage: Deciduous. Habit: Bushy
- Position: Full sun, Partial shade. Aspect: North-facing or West-facing or South-facing or East-facing
- Soil: Full sun, Partial shade. Aspect: North-facing or South-facing or East-facing or West-facing
- Ultimate height: Higher than 12 metres. Ultimate spread: Wider than 8 metres. Time to ultimate height: 20-50 years
- Suggested planting locations: Architectural, Low maintenance
Description
Description
Cercidiphyllum japonicum is a medium sized tree with fabulous colour-changing, heart shaped leaves. The copper-toned green foliage turns stunning shades of yellow, orange, pink, purple and red in autumn and releases a delicious, distinctive caramel scent. As new heart shaped leaves emerge in spring, they are supplemented by small, subtle flowers. As a a dioecious species, some trees have female flowers and some have male flowers that vary slightly in appearance. With an upswept habit and elegant structure, this Katsura tree will grow to 6 x 4 metres in 20 years. Cercidiphyllum japonicum will grow on most soils, with acidic soil producing the most vibrant displays. It prefers sun or light shade in a slightly sheltered position to protect from late frosts.
