Below, we’ll take a closer look at Cercidiphyllum japonicum, also known as the Japanese honey locust or Katsura tree. It is a tree that starts out with an oval crown but later develops a more rounded one. This species is also often grown as a multi-stemmed shrub; its growth habit is typically somewhat shrub-like with dense branching. Because they are grown from seed, the growth habit can vary from tree to tree.
It is a shrub or tree suitable for planting in a park, along a greenbelt, or in a larger garden.
In the spring, the heart-shaped leaves emerge with a reddish tint; in the summer, they turn a fresh green. The orange-yellow fall coloration is very decorative.
Cercidiphyllum japonicum is a botanical species native to China and Japan. In our climate, young trees are prone to trunk damage caused by frost or, possibly, excessive moisture.
Location of photos: Etten-Leur, Maastricht, and our nursery
| Application: | Trees in containers, Trees on rooftops, Large gardens, Squares and parks, Solitary trees, Streets |
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| Growing conditions: | (Partial) shade, Dry (sandy) soil, Normal soil, Tolerates some compaction, Moist (clay) soil, Sensitive to frost, Wind-resistant, Sunny |
| Growth habit: | Oval / egg-shaped, Round / flattened round |
| Adult height: | Second size trees 6-12 m |
| Soil: | preference for well-drained soil |
| Flowers: | blooms in April; flowers are unisexual, inconspicuous, reddish, and appear before new growth emerges |
| Fruits: | 5 cm long, about 1, coffee-brown, flat pods that remain on the tree until spring |
| Applications: | (large) gardens and wide streets, parks |
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