Cercidiphyllum japonicum 'Tidal Wave'
katsura 'Tidal Wave'
A strong-growing, deciduous tree reaching a height of up to 12m. This is a weeping form of Cercidiphyllum with slightly blueish-green leaves and autumn tints of bright oranges and yellow. Fallen leaves smell of candy floss. The flowers appear in spring with the new foliage and are very small and red.
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Size
Ultimate height
8–12 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
Wider than 8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Red | Green Blue | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Blue | |||
| Autumn | Orange Yellow | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing or North–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Cercidiphyllaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Pendulous weeping
- Genus
Cercidiphyllum are large deciduous trees with kidney-shaped to ovate leaves, often bronze when young, and colouring well in the autumn; flowers inconspicuous
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Best grown in a woodland setting; the leaves may be damaged by late frosts. Gives the best autumn colour in neutral or acid soil but will grow in alkaline soil too. See tree cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by basal or semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus
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