Katsura Japanese Maple

November 06, 2024 Post a Comment

Katsura japanese maple

The Katsura Japanese Maple grows at a moderate pace, adding up to 12 inches a year when young, into a bushy, vase-shaped tree. It will reach 10 to 15 feet in height and be 10 to 12 feet wide, so it can be used as a substantial presence in your garden, without being overwhelming.

Is Acer Katsura the same as orange Dream?

'Orange Dream' is a similar and better cultivar than 'Katsura' IMHO; it is a very vigorous cultivar. In addition to the nice early spring coloration, 'Orange Dream' foliage turns to lime green in summer shade to yellow in summer sun, which produces a great color depth.

What is the most hardy Japanese maple?

Beni Kawa (also called Beni Gawa) is one of the most cold hardy Japanese maples. Its deep green foliage transforms into gold and crimson in fall, and the scarlet bark looks fabulous in winter snow.

Is Katsura tree a maple?

'Katsura' is a dense, compact Japanese Maple with a graceful vase-shaped habit that stands out boldly in the landscape. It is perfect for small gardens or containers. Grows up to 10-12 ft.

Are Katsura tree roots invasive?

Though katsura is exotic in New York (it's native to Japan and China), it has been planted as an ornamental species for over a century in the United States without showing any potential to become invasive.

Is Katsura tree fast growing?

Although listed as growing at a moderate rate, Katsura Tree is capable of rapid growth spurts in optimal conditions. Some trees have been reported to grow more than 4 feet per year when given ample moisture and adequate nutrition.

Which Japanese maple is the most beautiful?

Aconitifolium. One of the most beautiful Japanese maples, 'Aconitifolium' offers deeply cut, fern-like green foliage that turns shades of red, orange, and yellow in fall. This tree, also called 'Maiku Jaku', changes up the beautiful texture you've come to expect from most Japanese maples.

Do katsura trees smell?

The heart-shaped leaves smell exactly like cotton candy. Or maybe marshmallow fluff. Or caramel, or brown sugar, or vanilla pudding! Whatever this tree smells like to you, it's seldom that a visitor to the NYBG fails to fall in love with the katsura's rare talent.

Why does katsura tree smell?

Although maltol is present even in new Katsura leaves, you can't smell it in the spring. But when autumn nears and the leaves begin to turn yellow, they produce more maltol. During this color change, the additional maltol combines with sugars in the leaves, and that is when the scent becomes noticeable.

What is the fastest growing Japanese maple?

Tamuke-yama is the fastest growing of the cascading forms. It is also the most heat resistant and so the ideal choice for hotter, humid areas. The leaves are reliably purple-red all summer, turning crimson in fall.

Are there any Japanese maples that can take full sun?

Here are some Japanese maples that can tolerate full sun in the Triad with good watering practices: Shania-Not only is 'Shania' sun tolerant, she's compact too. The perfect choice for smaller areas, 'Shania' is slow growing and only reaches 8-10' tall and 8' high, with dense, layered growth.

What is the best time of year to plant a Japanese maple?

Autumn is the best time to plant a Japanese Maple. Ideally, you should plant at least a month before the ground freezes, so it has time for some root growth before winter. But if you find yourself planting late, don't worry. Your tree will wait patiently until spring to begin settling into its new home!

Can katsura trees be kept small?

These trees should be pruned in fall after the leaves have dropped or in early spring, before the sap starts to flow (March). If needed, a few small branches can be removed in summer after the leaves have reached full size.

How tall will a katsura tree grow?

About Japanese Katsura Trees The grown up name for Katsura tree, Cercidiphyllum, refers to a genus of trees from Asia, in particular Japan and China. The trees are suited for moist soil in full sun and get no larger than 45 feet (14 m.) tall.

Is katsura a good street tree?

Another great street tree is katsura (Cercidiphyllum japonicum). Katsura trees grow slowly at first, but eventually can reach more than 40 feet tall and 20 feet wide. In spring, newly formed heart-shaped leaves emerge deep purple before turning bluish green as summer progresses.

Is the katsura a messy tree?

Katsura has no messy flowers, fruits or large leaves to create a maintenance problem. This is a tree that can stand some fairly moist soil. The foliage produces a wonderful chocolate aroma in the summer.

Is Katsura Tree poisonous to dogs?

The leaves and fruit of the weeping katsura are not known to be poisonous to humans or pets, making the tree safe to plant in the yard.

Is Katsura Tree evergreen?

Katsura tree, Cercidiphyllum japonicum, is grown for its attractive deciduous foliage that makes a superb autumn display of both colour and scent. In spring, the rounded to heart-shaped leaves are fresh coppery green or pinkish in colour, maturing to mid green through the summer.

How much does a Katsura Tree cost?

Size	Ships	Price
1-2'	12/01/2022 - 04/01/2023	$14.95
2-3'	12/01/2022 - 04/01/2023	$19.95
3-4'	12/01/2022 - 04/01/2023	$24.95
4-5'	12/01/2022 - 04/01/2023	Sold Out

How much water does a Katsura Tree need?

Katsuras have moderate watering needs overall, roughly 1 inch of water per week, but may need more frequent watering in dry areas. Water as required to keep the soil moist (but not wet) until the tree is well established. Once established, it becomes somewhat drought-tolerant.