Cercidiphyllum japonicum

Cercidiphyllum japonicum

Family: Cercidiphyllaceae

Common names: Katsura Tree

An elegant medium-sized deciduous tree, with paired, broadly heart-shaped leaves to 10cm in length, bronze-tinted when young, and turning yellow, orange and pink in autumn, when they smell of burnt sugar; flowers and fruits are inconspicuous.

Sowing instructions: Sow seeds in summer in a well drained medium.

Locality: Ex Hort. Harvest: January 2025