Katsura Tree – Cercidiphyllum japonicum

Live Potted Tree | 15–20 Inches Tall

Bring beautiful seasonal color to your garden with a Katsura Tree! This graceful ornamental tree is admired for its attractive heart-shaped leaves and changing foliage colors throughout the year.

New leaves emerge reddish-purple in spring, mature to a lovely blue-green during summer, and transform into clear apricot-red shades in fall. Its elegant form and colorful foliage make it a wonderful choice for a landscape focal point or shade tree.

Plant Details

• Common name: Katsura Tree

• Botanical name: Cercidiphyllum japonicum

• Shipping height: Approximately 15–20 inches

• Plant type: Live potted ornamental tree

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–8

• Growth rate: Fast to moderate

Seasonal Foliage

Enjoy changing colors throughout the growing season:

• Spring: Attractive reddish-purple new leaves

• Summer: Blue-green, heart-shaped foliage

• Fall: Beautiful apricot-red autumn color

Mature Size

When fully established in the landscape, Katsura Tree can reach:

• Height: Up to 60 feet

• Width: Approximately 20–30 feet

Please note that mature dimensions describe the tree's potential landscape size, not the size of the plant being shipped.

Growing Information

• Light: Full sun to partial sun

• Soil: Well-draining soil

• Hardiness: USDA Zones 4–8

• Growth: Fast to moderate

Shipping Information

Scenic Hill Farm is a licensed Oregon nursery.

• Free shipping to most locations.

• We cannot ship to Alaska, Hawaii, APO addresses, or US Territories.

• Remote locations may require an additional freight surcharge.

• Orders may be held if temperatures are above 89°F or below 20°F. Shipping will resume when temperatures improve.

Every plant is inspected for quality before shipment. Plants may experience some stress during transit, so please unpack your tree promptly and provide appropriate care after arrival.

If you have concerns about your plant's condition upon arrival, please contact us with photos so we can assist.

Please message us before ordering if you have any questions.

Add the beautiful seasonal foliage of a Katsura Tree to your garden and enjoy its changing colors year after year!