Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, China, Japan
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Heronswood Globe , Kreukenberg Dwarf
Phlox divaricata,Phlox buckleyi, Phlox paniculata
Habitat
shaded moist road banks, Wet Woods
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Green
Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Copper, Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Light Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
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
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Leafminers, Red blotch
Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, waterlogging
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
sneezing, Sore eyes
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Aging, Antispasmodic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CERCIDIPHYLLUM japonicum
PHLOX paniculata 'Robert Poore'
Common Name
Katsura Tree
Garden Phlox
In Hindi
Cercidiphyllum
फ्लॉक्स
In German
Kuchenbäume
Phlox
In French
Cercidiphyllum
Phlox
In Spanish
Cercidiphyllum
Phlox
In Greek
Cercidiphyllum
Phlox
In Portuguese
Cercidiphyllum
Phlox
In Polish
Grujecznik
Phlox
In Latin
Cercidiphyllum
Phlox
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Hamamelidales
Solanales
Family
Cercidiphyllaceae
Polemoniaceae
Genus
Cercidiphyllum
Phlox
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Katsura Tree and Garden Phlox
Season and care of Katsura Tree and Garden Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Katsura Tree and Garden Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Katsura Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Garden Phlox season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Katsura Tree is Clay, Loam and for Garden Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Katsura Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Garden Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Katsura Tree and Garden Phlox Physical Information
Katsura Tree and Garden Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Katsura Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Garden Phlox height is 7.60 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Katsura Tree and Garden Phlox are as follows:
Katsura Tree flower color: Red and Green
Katsura Tree leaf color: Purple, Light Green and Bronze
Garden Phlox flower color: Pink and Violet
- Garden Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Katsura Tree and Garden Phlox
Care of Katsura Tree and Garden Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Katsura Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead branches and Garden Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Katsura Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Garden Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.