Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, China, Japan
Hybrid origin
Types
Heronswood Globe , Kreukenberg Dwarf
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Habitat
shaded moist road banks, Wet Woods
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-7
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Red, Green
Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Copper, Sandy Brown
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Light Green, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Average Water Needs, Medium
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Leafminers, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, waterlogging
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Ants, Birds, Insects
Allergy
sneezing, Sore eyes
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Good for skin, Not Available, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CERCIDIPHYLLUM japonicum
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
Common Name
Katsura Tree
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
In Hindi
Cercidiphyllum
भोज पत्र
In German
Kuchenbäume
Birke
In French
Cercidiphyllum
Arbre de bouleau
In Spanish
Cercidiphyllum
Abedul
In Greek
Cercidiphyllum
Birch Tree
In Portuguese
Cercidiphyllum
bétula
In Polish
Grujecznik
Brzoza
In Latin
Cercidiphyllum
Caerulus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Hamamelidales
Fagales
Family
Cercidiphyllaceae
Betulaceae
Genus
Cercidiphyllum
Betula
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Carpinaceae
Season and Care of Katsura Tree and Birch
Season and care of Katsura Tree and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Katsura Tree and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Katsura Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Katsura Tree is Clay, Loam and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Katsura Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Katsura Tree and Birch Physical Information
Katsura Tree and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Katsura Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Katsura Tree and Birch are as follows:
Katsura Tree flower color: Red and Green
Katsura Tree leaf color: Purple, Light Green and Bronze
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
- Birch leaf color: Not Available
Care of Katsura Tree and Birch
Care of Katsura Tree and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Katsura Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead branches and Birch pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short branches. In summer Katsura Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.