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Katsura Tree
Cercidiphyllum japonicum · Tree
Katsura Tree is a moderate-growing tree, hardy in USDA zones 4-8, that matures to about 40–60 ft × 25–60 ft. It does best in full sun and part shade with medium water needs in well-drained and moist soil. Expect green and red blooms in spring. It attracts pollinators and stands up well to pests.
- USDA zones
- 4-8
- Sun
- Full sun, Part shade
- Water
- Medium
- Mature size
- 40–60 ft × 25–60 ft
- Growth rate
- Medium
- Maintenance
- Low
- Soil
- Well-drained, Moist
- Bloom color
- Green, Red
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Attracts
- Pollinators
- Tough against
- Pests
- Native to
- China, Japan
Will it survive your winters?
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