Cercidiphyllum japonicum 'Rotfuchs'

RHS Plant Profile

katsura 'Rotfuchs'

Synonyms

Cercidiphyllum japonicum 'Red Fox'
Cercidiphyllum japonicum Red Fox

Trees

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Has an erect, narrow habit growing to 5m tall but just 1m across. The heart-shaped leaves up to 11cm long emerge dark red-purple in spring, maturing to a green colour flushed with purple in summer before turning shades of pink, orange and yellow in the autumn. The autumn leaves may release the characteristic scent for this species of burnt sugar

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Chalk, Clay, Sand

Max Height

4-8 metres

Max Spread

0.5-1 metres

Size

Time to Maturity: 10–20 years
Max Spread: 0.5-1 metres
Max Height: 4-8 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Clay Sand

Moisture: Moist but well–drained or Well–drained
pH: Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun Partial shade

Aspect: South–facing or North–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure: Sheltered
Hardiness

Hardiness Ratings

All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets

H1A: under glass all year (>15C)
H1B: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
H1C: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20): H5

Colour & Scent

Fragrance Foliage

Season	Stem	Flower	Foliage	Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family: Cercidiphyllaceae
Native to GB/Ireland: No
Foliage: Deciduous
Habit: Columnar upright
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. Prefers neutral or acid soil but will grow in alkaline soil too

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types

Architectural
Patio and container plants
City and courtyard gardens
Low Maintenance

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus