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	Katsuratree 
 Cercidiphyllum japonicum
	
	
  
  
    
    Features
    Foliage emerges with some red color, changing to bluish green or green in summer, yellow, orange and apricot in fall. 
  
  
  
    
    Culture
    Full sun; requires a moist, well-drained soil; does not tolerate drought and young trees may need supplemental watering during hot weather. 
  
  
  
    
    Cultivars
    'Pendula' or 'Pendulum'- a weeping form 
  
  
  
   
  
  
  
  
   
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
 
  
  
  
  
  
 
  
  
  
    
    Mature Height
    
	
		
			40-60 Feet
		
	
	
	
  
  
  
  
  
    
    Size
    
	
	
	
	Medium
	
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    Mature Form
    Oval to pyramidal 
  
  
  
    
  
    
  
  
  
    
  
    
  
  
  
    
  
  
    
    Native To:
    Japan and China 
  
  
  
   
  
  
   
  
    
    USDA Hardiness Zone
    
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	5 - 8 
	
	
  
  
   
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
    
    Soil Conditions
    
	
	
	
	Moist, Well-Drained
	
	
	 
	
  
  
  
  
  
    
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    Exposure/Light Requirements
    
	
	
	
	Full Sun
	
	
	 
	
  
  
  
  
    
    Uses
    
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	Shade
	
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    Foliage Color
    
	
	Green
  
	
	  
	
	  
	
	  
	
	  
	
	  
	 
	
  
  
  
  
    
    Fall Foliage Color
    
	
	  
	
	  
	
	Orange
  
	
	  
	
	  
	
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    Pests and Problems
    
	Environmental Damage
	
	
	Fungal Disease
	
	
	
	
		Additional pests and problems that may affect this plant:
		Leaf scorch can be a problem during times of drought or if tree is planted in dry sites. 
	
	
 
  
 
  
  
  
    
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