Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, China, Japan
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Heronswood Globe , Kreukenberg Dwarf
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Habitat
shaded moist road banks, Wet Woods
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Green
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Copper, Sandy Brown
Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Light Green, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches
Cut away fading foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Leafminers, Red blotch
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, waterlogging
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Allergy
sneezing, Sore eyes
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CERCIDIPHYLLUM japonicum
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
Common Name
Katsura Tree
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
In Hindi
Cercidiphyllum
शतावर
In German
Kuchenbäume
Gemüsespargel
In French
Cercidiphyllum
Asperge
In Spanish
Cercidiphyllum
Asparagus
In Greek
Cercidiphyllum
σπαράγγι
In Portuguese
Cercidiphyllum
Asparagus
In Polish
Grujecznik
Szparag lekarski
In Latin
Cercidiphyllum
Asparagus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Hamamelidales
Asparagales
Family
Cercidiphyllaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Cercidiphyllum
Asparagus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Asparagoideae
Season and Care of Katsura Tree and Asparagus
Season and care of Katsura Tree and Asparagus is important to know. While considering everything about Katsura Tree and Asparagus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Katsura Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Asparagus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Katsura Tree is Clay, Loam and for Asparagus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Katsura Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline.
Katsura Tree and Asparagus Physical Information
Katsura Tree and Asparagus physical information is very important for comparison. Katsura Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Katsura Tree and Asparagus are as follows:
Katsura Tree flower color: Red and Green
Katsura Tree leaf color: Purple, Light Green and Bronze
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
- Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Katsura Tree and Asparagus
Care of Katsura Tree and Asparagus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Katsura Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead branches and Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Katsura Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.