About
Cercidiphyllum japonicum 'Rotfuchs' exhibits a vertical, slender growth pattern, reaching heights of 5 meters while maintaining a width of only 1 meter. The leaves, shaped like hearts and measuring up to 11 centimeters, begin as a deep red-purple in spring. As summer progresses, they transition to a green hue with purple undertones, before transforming into a mix of pink, orange, and yellow in the fall. During autumn, the foliage may emit the distinctive aroma reminiscent of burnt sugar, characteristic of this species.
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
- South-facing, North-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
- Plant type
- Trees
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 4-8 metres
- Spread
- 0.5-1 metres
- Time to full height
- 10-20 years
- Suggested uses
- Architectural, Patio and container plants, City and courtyard gardens
- 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