Leaf Identification
The Katsuratree has cordate (heart-shaped) leaves with a rounded tip. New leaves are typically a burgundy color in spring, turn bluish-green in the summer, and turn gold, orange, and red in the fall.
Twig and Bud Identification
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Bark Identification
The Katsuratree has gray, smooth bark with pale horizontal lenticels (pores).
Fruit Identification
The fruit of the Katsuratree is a dehiscent pod-like capsule, which opens up upon maturity in the fall to release multiple winged seeds. The fruits are in small clusters.
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Flower Identification
The flowers of the Katsuratree are in clusters and inconspicuous. They are dioecious– male flowers are red, and female flowers are green.
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‘Rotfuchs’ Identification
The ‘Rotfuchs’ cultivar is known for its purplish leaves and the cascade of color changes that follow through the leaf’s maturity.
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