About
Cercidiphyllum japonicum 'Morioka Weeping' is a deciduous tree known for its graceful, dome-shaped form and drooping branches. It can grow to more than 20 meters in height over time. In spring, the heart-shaped foliage begins as reddish-purple, transitioning to blue-green as the season progresses. During autumn, the leaves display vibrant hues of yellow and orange, often releasing a scent reminiscent of burnt sugar.
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, Alkaline, 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
- Higher than 12 metres
- Spread
- 2.5-4 metres
- Time to full height
- 20-50 years
- Suggested uses
- Architectural
- Fragrance
- Foliage
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Best grown in a woodland setting; the leaves may be damaged by late frosts. Prefers neutral or acid soil but will grow in alkaline soil too
- Pruning
- Pruning group 1
- Propagation
- Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to honey fungus