Cercidiphyllum japonicum pendulum Katsura tree

Cercidiphyllum japonicum pendulum Katsura leaves

Cercidiphyllum japonicum pendulum weeping autumn leaves

Cercidiphyllum japonicum pendulum Katsura flowers

Mature Cercidiphyllum japonicum pendulum tree

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Cercidiphyllum japonicum pendulum Tree

Name: Cercidiphyllum japonicum pendulum Tree
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: CJP.SS.10.1
Price: 80.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Weeping Katsura Trees

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Mature standard tree

1.8m-2.0m clear stem with a branched crown on top

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Classic tree with one trunk

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Planting & Care

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Key features

Awards RHS Award of Garden Merit

Final size 3 x 3 metres in 20 years

Foliage Heart-shaped, scented leaves turn orange in autumn

Soil Prefers a moist, well-drained site in all but loamy soils

Description

Cercidiphyllum japonicum pendulum boasts small, heart-shaped, lush green foliage which turns to vibrant shades of orange, red and purple in autumn. The leaves hang on graceful weeping branches that touch the ground, creating a dome like shape for the tree. As with other Katsura trees, the foliage also gives off a rich fragrance of burnt sugar or candy floss on warm autumn days, which is a delicious quality. Small pink flowers appear in the spring.

Ideal for tight spaces, this ornamental small tree will grow to only 3 x 3 metres in 20 years. Cercidiphyllum japonicum pendulum likes moist soil (it will drop leaves if too dry) and a sheltered position away from late frosts. It is thought that the origin of most weeping Katsura trees is a tree, hundreds of years old, in the grounds of a monastery in Morioka, Japan.

AKA Weeping Katsura tree, Pendulous Katsura, Morioka Weeping Tree, Cercidiphyllum japonicum f. pendulum

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

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