Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cercidiphyllaceae

Genus:

Cercidiphyllum

Species:

Cercidiphyllum japonicum

USDA Symbol:

CEJA2

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

1500 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

mar,apr

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fall Color:

yellow, orange, apricot, pink

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

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–42 days

Notes:

Seeds require light for germination; sow on surface. Fresh seed germinates best.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI