Weeping Katsura Tree 'Amazing Grace'

Cercidiphyllumjaponicum

Genus
Cercidiphyllum (ser-sid-ih-FIL-um)
Species
japonicum (juh-PON-ih-kum)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Deciduous
Shiny/Glossy
Height
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Spacing
20-30 ft. (6-9 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)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
Pollen may cause allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Red
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Trees
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for drying and preserving
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Georgetown, Kentucky

Louisville, Kentucky

Pewee Valley, Kentucky

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Gardener's Notes:

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Binghamton, NY (Zone 5b) | May 2009 | neutral

In the fall of '07 I purchased a weeping Katsura Tree whip (about 3' long total) and planted it in a well-drained location. Part of it d...Read More

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Scott County, KY (Zone 5b) | November 2006 | positive

This is a fantastic weeping tree. It needs its space; note the pictures in the listing to see how wide it can reach. You won't be sorry...Read More

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