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Katsura Tree
Cercidiphyllum japonicum
An elegant deciduous tree with heart-shaped leaves and a sweet autumn scent of burnt sugar.
- Plant Type
- Shade Trees
- Width
- 25-35 Ft.
- Height
- 40-50 Ft.
- USDA hardiness zone
- 4 - 8
- Sun requirements
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Design image count
- 4
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Native to Japan and China, this deciduous tree features a dense, rounded habit, reaching up to 60 feet in cultivation. Its heart-shaped foliage emerges reddish-purple, matures to a bluish-green, and turns brilliant gold or orange in autumn. A unique characteristic is the scent of fallen leaves, which smell like caramel or burnt sugar. It thrives in moist, well-drained, acidic soils in full sun to part shade, though it requires protection from harsh winds and drought.