Taxon

Cercidiphyllum japonicum (Weeping Group) 'Amazing Grace'

 
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Cercidiphyllum japonicum (Weeping Group) 'Amazing Grace' - Amazing Grace katsura-tree
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Common name: Amazing Grace katsura-tree
Family: Cercidiphyllaceae (katsura-tree family)
Distribution: Species native to Japan and China
Hardiness: USDA Zone 5
Life form: Deciduous tree
Comments: This graceful weeping deciduous tree can grow 15-25' tall and wide. A great specimen with beautiful, thick, blue-green foliage in summer and wonderful clear yellow in fall. The original tree is in Spring Grove Cemetery. In the fall, enjoy bright yellow leaves which give off a sweet fragrance, reminiscent of cotton candy or burnt sugar.
Links: Oregon State Univ. Landscape Plants

Locations

  • 1: ADG: AR10 (AR10) • Accession: D1998-0512.002 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
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