About
Cercidiphyllum japonicum 'Strawberry' is a compact deciduous tree characterized by its youthful foliage, which starts as small, dark red, heart-shaped leaves in spring. These leaves transition to green during the summer months before transforming into vibrant red hues in the fall. As autumn progresses, the foliage showcases a range of orange and yellow tones. The fallen leaves emit a distinctive aroma reminiscent of burnt sugar. In spring, tiny red flowers emerge alongside the new growth, adding to the tree’s seasonal display.
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
- Sand, Loam, Clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing, South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
- Plant type
- Trees
- Habit
- Bushy, Spreading branched
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- Higher than 12 metres
- Spread
- wider than 8 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. Gives the best autumn colour in neutral or acid soil but will grow in alkaline soil too. See tree cultivation
- 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