Cercidiphyllum (Katsura Tree)
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Including Cercidiphyllum japonicum species and variety ‘Morioka Weeping’

Cercidiphyllum

Katsura Tree

When Japanese philosopher Toshitsuna said that trees “bring the magnificence of heaven to the human realm,” he must have been contemplating a Katsura Tree. The graceful foliage is rounded, almost heart-shaped, announcing spring in purple and bronze, then maturing to a sprightly medium green. In fall, it keeps us guessing with its variable autumn colors: pale or brilliant, yellow or orange, red, pink, or mauve, while the leaves mysteriously exude the distinct scent of fresh strawberries. Give it rich, slightly acid soil and adequate moisture.

Cercidiphyllum japonicum   

Katsura Tree

Perhaps Japan’s largest shade tree, normally multi- trunked Katsura manifests a gracious symmetry; trained to a single trunk it provides a narrower, almost columnar shape. Its dappled shade is a cordial host for Corylopsis. Grows moderately to rapidly.

Large Band.

Blooms March–April.

Size: 60' high x 30' wide; hardy to zone 5.

Cercidiphyllum japonicum (T-0005)
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Cercidiphyllum japonicum ‘Morioka Weeping’     

Weeping Katsura

This captivating Cercidiphyllum makes a stellar specimen. Vigorous vertical shoots grow rapidly at first, then more slowly as the distinctive weeping silhouette eventually develops. With elegant ease, branches clad in shimmering blue-green leaves flow downward like a waterfall, while minimally invasive roots allow Cyclamen, Epimedium and Hakonechloa to be planted under its pendulous canopy for a dreamy vignette.

Grows moderately, 15–25' in 10 years, up to 30´ x 15–20'

Medium Band.

Blooms March–April.

Size: 30' high x 15'–20' wide; hardy to zone 5.

AVAILABLE APRIL 2010

Cercidiphyllum japonicum Morioka Weeping (t-0256)
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