Katsura Tree 'Rotfuchs'

Cercidiphyllumjaponicum

Genus
Cercidiphyllum (ser-sid-ih-FIL-um)
Species
japonicum (juh-PON-ih-kum)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Deciduous
Height
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Spacing
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Trees
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By grafting
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Winnetka, Illinois

Holbrook, New York

Chester Springs, Pennsylvania

Bainbridge Island, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Holbrook, NY | August 2011 | positive

Its interesting how some people seem to believe this tree reachs upwards to 60 feet: I purchased a 30 inch sapling in 2005, and now it i...Read More

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Braselton, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

Cercidiphyllum japonicum 'Rotfuchs' RED FOX KATSURA Dec (z5) (Bon,Fra lvs)
Red new growth, as well as reddish-yellow, cotton-candy...Read More

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Fulton, MO | January 2006 | positive

Much improved early color over the species, carrying a deeper red color longer into the spring and summer; my small tree appears to have ...Read More

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