Cercidiphyllum japonicum, commonly known as the Katsura Tree, is a beautiful ornamental tree, supplied as an XL approximately 40–50cm tall established plant in a substantial 5 litre pot. Renowned for its attractive heart-shaped foliage and exceptional seasonal colour, it is an excellent choice for instant gardening, providing immediate structure, foliage interest and a strong foundation for future growth.
The Katsura Tree is particularly prized for its changing foliage throughout the seasons. New leaves emerge in attractive bronze to reddish-purple tones, maturing to fresh blue-green during summer before developing spectacular yellow, orange, apricot and pinkish autumn shades. As the leaves colour and fall, they are also well known for producing a distinctive sweet scent often compared to burnt sugar or caramel.
At approximately 40–50cm tall and established in a generous 5 litre pot, this is a substantial nursery-grown tree offering an excellent head start over smaller young plants. Its elegant growth and outstanding foliage make it ideal for feature planting, lawns, larger borders, woodland-style gardens and seasonal colour schemes, where it can develop into a magnificent long-term specimen.
Plant Features:
Supplied as an XL approximately 40–50cm tall established Katsura Tree
Established in a substantial 5 litre pot
Excellent for instant gardening and immediate impact
Beautiful heart-shaped ornamental foliage
Bronze to reddish young growth developing to fresh green
Spectacular yellow, orange and apricot autumn colour
Fallen autumn foliage can produce a distinctive sweet, caramel-like fragrance
Excellent as a feature tree or long-term garden specimen
Generous 5 litre pot provides an excellent head start
Hardy and suitable for sun or partial shade
Please note: Plant height, shape, foliage colour and fullness will naturally vary depending on the individual plant and time of year. Katsura is deciduous and will naturally lose its leaves during autumn and winter. Seasonal foliage colours and fragrance vary according to weather and growing conditions. Plants are carefully selected before dispatch to ensure they arrive ready to establish.