Katsura Tree

Cercidiphyllum japonicum

Katsura Tree (Cercidiphyllum japonicum) is a medium-growing flowering 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, 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