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Cercidiphyllum japonicum Pendula

Weeping Katsura Tree

Long, graceful, weeping branches reach to the ground to form a weeping mound. A specimen tree with a broad, spreading to oval crown. The heart-shaped leaves emerge reddish-purple maturing to medium green.

  • »  A unique crown of graceful, weeping branches
  • »  Round to oval leaves emerge reddish-purple in the spring, maturing to medium green
  • »  Fall foliage is a bright yellow
  • »  Tiny red flowers are not showy
  • »  Emits an odour similar to cotton candy at certain times of the season
  • »  Bloom Time: Spring

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  • Category:Trees
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:4-6 m
  • Spread:3-4 m
  • Bloom Color: Red
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Medium
Critter
• Deer Resistant
Attributes
• Deciduous
• Fall Color
• Low Maintenance
Flowering Time
• Spring
Habit
• Weeping
Foliage Color
• Green
• Yellow
Landscape uses
• Specimen
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Cercidiphyllum japonicum 'Pendula'

The leaf of the katsura tree resembles the leaf of a redbud tree (Cercis), hence the name Cercidiphyllum (Cercis = redbud genus and phyllon= Greek for "leaf").

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Cercidiphyllum japonicum 'Pendula'

A beautiful tree with its pendulous habit, Cercidiphyllum Pendula provides unique visual appeal in the winter. Katsura should be planted in a location that is protected from the sun during the heat of the day, strong winds and drought conditions. A rare bonus in a tree: Cercidiphyllum prefer soils with high pH.