Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cercidiphyllaceae

Genus:

Cercidiphyllum

Species:

Cercidiphyllum japonicum

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

More than 40 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may, sep, oct, nov

Bloom Colors:

orange, red, yellow

Native Range

United States: Massachusetts, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers areas with high humidity