Katsura Tree
Cercidiphyllum japonicum
- Native to:
- China, Japan
Jean-Pol GRANDMONT
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Cercidiphyllaceae
- Genus:
- Cercidiphyllum
- Species:
- Cercidiphyllum japonicum
- USDA Symbol:
- CEJA2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- 3000 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr
- Bloom Colors:
- red, green
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Fall Color:
- yellow, orange, red
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 — 60–90 days
- Germination Time:
- 30–60 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require cold stratification for 60-90 days to break dormancy.
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 4C for 3 months, then place @ 20C for 3 months.
Where to Buy
Nationwide Seller
- Sheffield's Seed (seeds)