About
Cercidiphyllum japonicum is a medium-sized deciduous tree characterized by its distinctive, broadly heart-shaped leaves that can reach up to 10 cm in length. The foliage emerges with a bronze hue, transitioning to vibrant shades of yellow, orange, and pink in the fall, releasing a fragrance reminiscent of burnt sugar during this time. The tree produces flowers and fruits that are not particularly noticeable.
About the genus
Cercidiphyllum consists of sizable deciduous trees characterized by their kidney-shaped to oval leaves, which tend to have a bronze hue in their youth and display vibrant autumn colors. The flowers of this genus are generally not prominent.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Clay, Sand, Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing, West-facing, South-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
- Plant type
- Trees
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- Higher than 12 metres
- Spread
- wider than 8 metres
- Time to full height
- 20-50 years
- Suggested uses
- Architectural
- Native to
- China, Japan
- Fragrance
- Foliage
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Best grown in a woodland setting; the leaves may be damaged by late frosts
- Pruning
- Pruning group 1
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed, basal or semi-hardwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to honey fungus