Foliage
Bark
Bud
Twig
Taxonomy
| Clade | angiosperm |
|---|---|
| Family | Cercidiphyllaceae |
| Genus | Ceridiphyllum |
| Species | japonicum |
| Common Name | katsura tree |
| iTree Code | CEJA |
Plant Form
| Form | Tree: |
|---|---|
| Height | 60 feet |
| Spread | 30 feet |
| Deciduous | Yes |
Identification Description
| Foliage | Oppositely arranged leaves, bluish green leaves | Leaf Type
 |
Simple |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bark | Brown, slightly shaggy with ends loose | ||
| Bud | Two scales, not overlapping, reddish, terminal; absent | Bud Arrangement
|
Opposite |
| Twig | |||
| Flower | Dioecious, male, reddish purple, small and frilly | ||
| Fruit | Small, dehiscent, banana-shaped pods, 2 to 4 together (spur), seeds paper thin and winged | ||
| Fall Color | deep yellow-orange | ||
Site Characteristics
| USDA Zones
|
pH Levels | Salt Tolerance | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Min | 4a | Min | 5.5 | Soil | Moderate |
| Max | 8b | Max | 7.6 | Spray | High |
| Shade Tolerance | Drought Tolerance | Allelopathy |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Species Status
| Nebraska Native | |
|---|---|
| U.S. Native | |
| Region of Origin | Japan |