About
Cercidiphyllum japonicum 'Boyd's Dwarf' is a compact deciduous tree, exhibiting paired, heart-shaped leaves that can reach up to 10 cm long. The young foliage displays a bronze hue, transitioning to green during the summer months, and later transforming to vibrant shades of yellow, orange, and pink in the fall, accompanied by a toffee-like scent. The tree produces inconspicuous flowers and fruits.
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
- Chalk, Clay, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, North-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
- Plant type
- Trees
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 2.5-4 metres
- Spread
- 2.5-4 metres
- Time to full height
- 10-20 years
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden
- 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