Taxon

Cercidiphyllum japonicum f. pendulum Weeping Group

Cercidiphyllum japonicum f. pendulum Weeping Group - weeping katsura-tree
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Common name: weeping katsura-tree
Family: Cercidiphyllaceae (katsura-tree family)
Synonym: Cercidiphyllum japonicum (Weeping Group) 'Pendulum'
Distribution: Species native to Japan and China
Hardiness: USDA Zone 5
Life form: Deciduous tree
Comments: A strongly weeping form that grows to about 15-20' tall and often even wider. Foliage consists of opposite, simple, deciduous heart-shaped leaves, 2-4" long, unfolding purple-green changing to blue-green in summer. Fall color takes on a clean yellow tone. This fast growing species is primarily valued for its foliage and form while flowers and fruits are tiny and of little ornamental interest.
Links: Missouri Botanical Garden Kemper Center- Plant Finder • Tropicos

Locations

  • 1: ADG: AQ16 (AQ16) • Accession: D1998-1243.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
  • 2: AZA: BB19 (BB19) • Accession: D2015-0317.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
  • 3: AZA: BB19 (BB19) • Accession: D2015-0317.002 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
  • 4: AZA: BB19 (BB19) • Accession: D2015-0317.003 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
  • 5: JPG: BC21 (BC21) • Accession: D2015-0317.004 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
  • 6: JPG: BC21 (BC21) • Accession: D2015-0317.005 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
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