Weeping Katsura Tree 'Tidal Wave'

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
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Chicago, Illinois

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
1
neutral
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East Tennessee 6b/7a, TN | April 2012 | neutral

I just found this small friendly family nursery and emailed a question, which was answered very nicely. So now I must decide which of the...Read More

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Niles, MI (Zone 5a) | September 2005 | positive

Wow, is this a fast grower. I got a twig this spring and it's already 3 feet high and weeps beautifully. I'm excited to see it's perfor...Read More

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