Tree 12: Katsura tree : Cercidiphyllum japonicum

Cercidiphyllum japonicum
Katsuratree
Cercidiphyllaceae

 

 

This tree is located on the ground of the Bidddle family estate, Andalusia, Pennsylvania.  http://www.andalusiapa.org/

Information from the University of Connecticut plant database:

http://www.hort.uconn.edu/plants/c/cerjap/cerjap1.html

Habitat

• large forest tree of Japan and China
• hardy to zone 4

Habit and Form

• large deciduous tree
• 40-60 ft. tall
• 20-30 ft. wide
• some trees pyramidal, others wide spreading
• dense crown
• coarse winter texture