Scientific name: Cercidiphyllum japonicum f. pendulum
Synonym: Cercidiphyllum japonicum ‘Pendulum’ , Cercidiphyllum japonicum Weeping Group , Cercidiphyllum magnificum f. pendulum , Cercidiphyllum magnificum ‘Pendulum’
Family: CERCIDIPHYLLACEAE
Common names: “Weeping katsura tree” “pendulous katsura”
Plant Type: Deciduous tree
Conditions:
Zone: 4-8
Light: Full sun – part shade
Exposure: Sheltered
Soil: Best colour in acidic soils
Moisture: Evenly moist well drained, not tolerant of drought
Aesthetic:
Plant Size: H 15-20′ W 10-15′
Leaf and Stem shape: Long, pendulous branches bearing broadly heart-shaped leaves which turn pink and orange in autumn
Flower: Dioaceous
Pruning: Thin out unwanted branches and any gawky shoots, don’t give it a bowl cut!
Maintenance: Low
Landscape use: Street trees, specimen tree, focal point
Propagate: By seed, cuttings and grafting
Pests & Disease: None
*Deer resistant
Comments: Beware of planting this in a too small of a spot, can determine the final height of a tree by where the graft is, can get a whiff of burnt sugar, female trees not generally used for street plantings
