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Katsura Tree 'Heronswood Globe'

Cercidiphyllumjaponicum

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Genus

Cercidiphyllum (ser-sid-ih-FIL-um)

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Species

japonicum (juh-PON-ih-kum)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Deciduous

Shiny/Glossy

Height

15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Spacing

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

Pollen may cause allergic reaction

Bloom Color

Red

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

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berrygirl

Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

Makes a neat rounded globe (eventually to 15-20') with the heart-shaped foliage & bright yellow and red colors & brown sugar fragrance in fall.

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