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Cercidiphyllum japonicum f. pendulum (Weeping katsura)

Cercidiphyllum japonicum f. pendulum Photo/Illustration: Michelle Gervais


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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Cercidiphyllum japonicum f. pendulum sir-sid-ih-FIL-um jah-PON-ih-kum forma PEND-yew-lum Common Name: Weeping katsura Synonyms: Cercidiphyllum japonicum 'Pendulum' Genus: Cercidiphylllum
This deciduous small tree initially has a pyramidal form, and later rounded. Cercis-like, opposite, heart-shaped blue-green leaves are borne on stiff, slender, pendulous branches that fan out from the crown and sweep the ground. Caramel-scented foliage emerges bronze or purple-red, turns blue-green, then fades to gold or apricot in autumn. Tiny red flowers emerge in late March or early April before the leaves.
 Noteworthy characteristics: Stands out all year long. Leaves fall to the ground all at once in autumn. Suited to a residential garden due to its compact shape. Provides light shade. Great as a specimen or in a group.
 Care: Plant in early spring in full sun, in rich, well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Water generously until established and during hot, dry summers.
 Propagation: From basal cuttings in late spring and semi-ripe cuttings in mid-summer.
 Problems: Infrequent.
Height 15 ft. to 30 ft.
Spread 15 ft. to 30 ft.
Light Full Sun to Part Shade
Moisture Medium Moisture
Characteristics Fragrant Foliage; Showy Foliage
Bloom Time Early Spring; Spring
Foliage Color Colorful/Burgundy Foliage
Flower Color Red Flower
Uses , Specimen Plant/ Focal Point
Style , Shade
Seasonal Interest , Summer Interest, Fall Interest
Type ,Trees

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