Katsura Tree Live Plant, Cercidiphyllum japonicum, 15–20 Inch Potted Tree, Colorful Heart Shaped Leaves, Ornamental Shade Tree

Add beautiful seasonal color and graceful form to your landscape with the Katsura Tree (Cercidiphyllum japonicum). This attractive deciduous ornamental tree is prized for its distinctive heart-shaped leaves and changing foliage colors throughout the year.

New leaves emerge with reddish-purple tones in spring, mature to lovely blue-green during summer, and transform into clear apricot-red shades in fall. With its elegant foliage and impressive mature size, Katsura makes a beautiful specimen tree for larger gardens and landscapes.

🍁 Plant Features

• Common Name: Katsura Tree

• Botanical Name: Cercidiphyllum japonicum

• Plant Type: Deciduous ornamental tree

• Shipping Height: Approximately 15–20 inches

• Shipping Form: Potted live tree

• Mature Height: Up to approximately 60 feet

• Mature Spread: Approximately 20–30 feet

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–8

• Growth Rate: Fast to moderate

• Foliage: Distinctive heart-shaped leaves

🌿 Seasonal Foliage

One of the Katsura Tree's most appealing features is its changing leaf color:

• Spring: New foliage emerges reddish-purple.

• Summer: Leaves mature to blue-green.

• Fall: Foliage turns beautiful apricot-red shades.

Its seasonal display makes it an attractive landscape feature throughout the growing year.

☀️ Growing Conditions

• Sunlight: Full sun to partial sun.

• Soil: Prefers well-draining soil.

• Growth Habit: Develops into a large deciduous tree with a broad canopy.

🌳 Landscape Uses

Katsura is an excellent choice for:

• Ornamental specimen planting

• Large residential gardens

• Landscape focal points

• Shade and garden canopy

• Seasonal foliage displays

Allow plenty of room for this tree to mature. Its potential height of 60 feet and spread of 20–30 feet make it best suited to a spacious planting location.

📦 Plant & Shipping Information

• Available Size: 15–20 inches tall

• Shipping Form: Potted live tree

• Scenic Hill Farm is a licensed Oregon nursery.

• Every plant is inspected for quality before shipment.

🚚 Shipping & Weather

• Free shipping is available to most locations.

• Alaska, Hawaii, APO addresses, U.S. territories, and locations considered remote may require an additional freight surcharge.

• Orders may be held when temperatures are above 89°F or below 20°F to help protect plants during transit.

🌱 Upon Arrival

Unpack your tree promptly and keep the growing medium appropriately moist while preparing to plant. Choose a suitable location with enough space for its mature height and spread.

If you have concerns about your plant's condition upon arrival, please contact us. Questions before ordering? Send us a message. We're happy to help!