Katsura Tree

Katsura Tree Care

Cercidiphyllum Japonicum

What is the plant

The Katsura is a deciduous tree with a moderate to fast growth rate. It is of medium height, making it better suited to the average urban or suburban property than a very tall tree, such as the American beech tree (Fagus grandifolia). The katsura is known for the yellow color of its fall leaves, its rounded to pyramidal plant form, and the attractive way that its heart-shaped leaves line up opposite one another along the branches. It does best when planted in late winter or early spring.

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Lighting

Full Sun

Hardiness zone

4a - 8b

Difficulty

Easy

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Katsuras have moderate watering needs overall but may need more frequent watering in dry areas, although it is somewhat drought-tolerant once established. Water as needed to keep the soil moist (but not wet) until the tree is well established, then water according to seasonal conditions.
Fertilizer
Fertilize katsura trees with a balanced fertilizer. being sure to soak the ground well afterward to ensure that the fertilizer goes down to the roots.
Sunlight
Because they are understory trees (a tree that grow under the canopies of larger, taller trees) in the wild, Katsuras can be grown in partial shade. In fact, in the more southerly areas of their range, giving them a bit of shade can keep their leaves from becoming scorched in summer. In the North, though, give them full sun, because they achieve better fall-foliage color under these conditions.

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Soil
It's most important that the soil is well-drained and relatively moist. Neutral to slightly acid soil pH is best, but the katsura can tolerate somewhat more acid as well as clayey soil.
Temperature
Suitable for zones 4 to 8, this tree can tolerate a fairly broad temperature range and is not too picky about humidity. In damp climates or seasons, avoid watering from overhead to prevent leaf mildew.
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