About
Cercidiphyllum magnificum is a deciduous tree that typically grows in a pyramidal to broadly conical shape. Its smooth bark complements the heart-shaped leaves, which exhibit a slight bronze hue when young and transition to a butter yellow in the fall. The species features separate male and female trees, with the former producing reddish flowers and the latter greenish blooms, both of which lack petals and appear in early spring. Female trees may subsequently develop woody, pod-like fruit.
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
- South-facing, East-facing, North-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
- Plant type
- Trees
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 8-12 metres
- Spread
- 4-8 metres
- Time to full height
- 20-50 years
- Suggested uses
- Architectural
- Native to
- Japan
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in deep, fertile, humus-rich, preferably acid or neutral soil, in sun or dappled shade, protected from cold wind
- 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