University of Illinois Extension
University of Illinois Extension - Selecting Trees for Your Home
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Katsuratree
Cercidiphyllum japonicum
Katsuratree form
Size:

Small
Size: medium
Medium
Size: large
Large
Exposure/ Light Requirements:
Full Shade not required.
Full Shade
Full Sun required.
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade not required.
Partial Sun/Shade
Pests and Problems:

Environmental Damage

Fungal Disease


Leaf scorch can be a problem during times of drought or if tree is planted in dry sites.
Hardiness Zone: 5 - 8 
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Mature Height: 40-60 Feet
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 Form: Oval to pyramidal
Native To: Japan and China
Soil Conditions:
Dry
Soil condition: Moist, Well-DrainedMoist, Well-Drained
Wet
Tolerance:
Alkaline Soil
Dry Sites
Salt
Soil Compaction
Wet Sites
Wind
Uses:
Massing
Patio
Screen
Use for: Shade.Shade
Use for: Specimen.Specimen
Street
Wind Break
Foliage Color: Green
 
Fall Foliage Color: Orange
Yellow
 
Additional Notes: