Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, China, Japan
Hybrid origin
Types
Heronswood Globe , Kreukenberg Dwarf
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Habitat
shaded moist road banks, Wet Woods
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-15
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Green
Pink, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Copper, Sandy Brown
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Light Green, Bronze
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Leafminers, Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, waterlogging
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
sneezing, Sore eyes
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CERCIDIPHYLLUM japonicum
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
Common Name
Katsura Tree
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
In Hindi
Cercidiphyllum
बिगोनिया
In German
Kuchenbäume
Begonie
In French
Cercidiphyllum
Begonia
In Spanish
Cercidiphyllum
Begonia
In Greek
Cercidiphyllum
μπιγκόνια
In Portuguese
Cercidiphyllum
Begônia
In Polish
Grujecznik
Begonia
In Latin
Cercidiphyllum
Begonia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Hamamelidales
Cucurbitales
Family
Cercidiphyllaceae
Begoniaceae
Genus
Cercidiphyllum
Begonia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Katsura Tree and Begonia
Season and care of Katsura Tree and Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Katsura Tree and Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Katsura Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Katsura Tree is Clay, Loam and for Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Katsura Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Katsura Tree and Begonia Physical Information
Katsura Tree and Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Katsura Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Katsura Tree and Begonia are as follows:
Katsura Tree flower color: Red and Green
Katsura Tree leaf color: Purple, Light Green and Bronze
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
- Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Care of Katsura Tree and Begonia
Care of Katsura Tree and Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Katsura Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead branches and Begonia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Katsura Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.