About
Cercidiphyllum japonicum f. pendulum 'Amazing Grace' is a medium-sized weeping tree, reaching heights of up to 6 meters. Its branches cascade gracefully, resembling a flowing waterfall. In spring, the rounded leaves emerge with a bronzy hue, transitioning to shades of red, orange, and yellow in the fall. When the leaves unfurl and during their autumn drop, they emit a distinct aroma reminiscent of toffee apples.
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, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- West-facing, South-facing, North-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
- Plant type
- Trees
- Habit
- Pendulous weeping
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 4-8 metres
- Spread
- 4-8 metres
- Time to full height
- 20-50 years
- Suggested uses
- Architectural, Cottage and informal garden
- Fragrance
- Foliage
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in deep, fertile, humus-rich soil in a sheltered position; the leaves may be damaged by late frosts
- Pruning
- Pruning group 1
- Propagation
- Propagate by basal or semi-hardwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to honey fungus