Cercidiphyllum japonicum

Common Name

Katsuratree

Scientific Name

Cercidiphyllum japonicum

Hardiness Zone

4b [-20 to -25]

Tolerances

Drought

Intolerant

Intolerant

Poor Drainage

Moderate

Moderate

Alkaline Soil

Tolerant

Tolerant

Salt

Moderate

Moderate

Shade

Tolerant

Tolerant

Air Pollution

Moderate

Moderate

Soil Volume

18

Planting Area

  • Medium
  • Large

Features of Interest

  • Fall Foliage

    Fall Foliage

  • Winter Interest

    Winter Interest

Form

upright oval

Upright oval

Mature Height

60 feet

Crown Spread

35 feet

Limitations

  • Weak wood and/or branch structure
  • Problems with excessive sucker growth

Additional Information

Difficult to transplant, water is needed during establishment.Bark is light gray and flaky to slightly shaggy.