Cercidiphyllum japonicum is native to Japan and China. It is a tree that starts out with an oval crown but later develops a more rounded one. In the spring, its heart-shaped leaves emerge with a reddish tint, turn green in the summer, and then change color to yellow in the fall.
Location of photos: Oud Gastel and our nursery
| Application: | Trees in containers, Trees on rooftops, Large gardens, Solitary trees |
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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: | First size shrubs 4+ 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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