Katsura Tree

Cercidiphyllum japonicum 'Raspberry' Cercidiphyllaceae

Growth habit

Tree

Perennation

Perennial

Location

Zucker Shrub Collection

Source of plant

Forestfarm Nursery

Description

Tree reaching 40' to 60' in height, pyramidal in youth, greatly variable in shape at maturity. Flowers dioecious, not showy, emerging before the leaves in April. Foliage emerges reddish-purple, gradually changing to bluish-green in the summer; fall color bright raspberry red.

USDA Hardiness Zone

4

Special characteristics

fall color, growth habit