Cercidiphyllum japonicum f. pendulum

RHS Plant Profile

pendulous katsura

RHS 2002

Synonyms

Cercidiphyllum japonicum 'Pendulum'
Cercidiphyllum japonicum Weeping Group
Cercidiphyllum magnificum 'Pendulum'
Cercidiphyllum magnificum f. pendulum

Trees

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A deciduous tree with long, pendulous branches bearing broadly heart-shaped leaves which turn pink and orange in autumn

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Clay, Sand, Loam

Max Height

4-8 metres

Max Spread

4-8 metres

Size

Time to Maturity: 20–50 years
Max Spread: 4-8 metres
Max Height: 4-8 metres

Growing Conditions

Clay Sand Loam

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

Position

Full sun Partial shade

Aspect: South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or East–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: 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: Correct

How to Grow

Cultivation

Best grown in a woodland setting ; the leaves may be damaged by late frosts

Propagation

Propagate by seed, basal or semi-hardwood cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types

Cottage and informal garden
Architectural
Low Maintenance
Flower borders and beds

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus