Katsuratree
Arbor Walk #106, Treekeeper ID #5947
The Katsuratree’s native range in Japan and China. The ‘Rotfuchs’ cultivar is most commonly cultivated in the United States. In cultivation it can grow to 60′ tall and is noted for its beautiful shape and attractive foliage. Leaves emerge a deep burgundy color in the spring, fade to a bluish-green in the summer and turn gold, orange, and red. Fallen leaves sometimes have the smell of cinnamon, burnt sugar, or ripe apples. It is best adaptable to well-drained soil in full to part shade conditions and sited in a location protected from strong winds and hot late afternoon sun. It has little tolerance for drought conditions.
| Common Name | Katsuratree |
|---|---|
| Latin Name | Cercidiphyllum japonicum |
| Indigenous Name(s) | |
| Cultivar/Variety | ‘Rotfuchs’ |
| Commercial Name | RED FOX |
Global Distribution
Coming soon
GPS Coordinates
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Percent Concrete
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Distance to Buildings
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Distance to Other Species
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Standard Measurements
| Year | Height (m) | DBH (cm) | Caliper (m) | Crown Diameter N-S (m) | Crown Diameter E-W (m) | Average Crown Diameter (m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5.45 | 8 | N/A | 2 | 2.11 | 2.055 |
Nests and Pests
| Year | Description |
|---|---|
| 2023 | N/A |
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
[more information coming soon]
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.
[photo forthcoming]
Flower Identification
The flowers of the Katsuratree are in clusters and inconspicuous. They are dioecious– male flowers are red, and female flowers are green.
[photo forthcoming]
‘Rotfuchs’ Identification
The ‘Rotfuchs’ cultivar is known for its purplish leaves and the cascade of color changes that follow through the leaf’s maturity.
[photo forthcoming]
