Cercidiphyllum japonicum (Katsura Tree) | 15 - 250 Seeds | £3.49 - £44.99

The Katsura tree is a deciduous broadleaf, medium-sized tree native to China and Japan, typically growing to 40-45ft (12-14m) in height (within approx. 25 years) under cultivation in the ground, although staying much smaller if grown within a pot, (under 3 feet as a bonsai)

Starting out a beautiful pink in the spring, the heart-shaped leaves turn to bright green in summer before various striking shades of yellow, orange, red and purple take over for the autumn, often with several colours overlapping.  Interestingly, the autumn foliage can smell of burnt brown sugar, or candy floss, which adds to its appeal

The small and pretty pink flowers are borne on the trees before the leaves in the spring

The trees are easy to keep small (if desired) with pruning.  These trees flower young

Makes an excellent bonsai tree as the roots are very shallow and it is easily dwarfed

Cercidiphyllum japonicum has the RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM)

Please note: full germination instructions are printed on each pack

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Genus: Cercidiphyllum

Species: japonicum

English name: The Katsura Tree

Plant type: Deciduous broadleaf, medium-sized tree

Eventual height: 40-45ft (12-14m) in height (within approx. 25 years) under cultivation in the ground, although staying much smaller if grown within a pot (under 3 feet as a bonsai)

Season of Interest: Pink flowers and pink leaves during spring; green foliage during summer; intense autumn colours; attractive leafless form during winter

Hardiness: Fully hardy. Very young plants should have their new growth protected from very hard frosts

Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade

Shelter from very strong winds

Soil: Moist but well-drained. Slightly acidic soils tend to produce marginally better autumn colours

Propagation methods: Seeds, basal or semi-hardwood cuttings

Cercidiphyllum japonicum 🌱 Soak seeds in warm water for 24 hours. Next, surface sow on propagation compost and cover with a thin layer of fine compost (around 1mm). Keep compost evenly moist at all times at 21°C (70°F). A heated propagator is ideal. Non-heated propagators can be placed within direct sunlight in a warm room to trap in heat and humidity. Fine-mist spray with clean water daily. Approx. germination time: 2 months.

Caution: Not for consumption. Choking hazard. Keep away from children & pets. Handle with care.

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