Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, China, Japan
Europe, Russia
Types
Heronswood Globe , Kreukenberg Dwarf
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
shaded moist road banks, Wet Woods
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-7
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Red, Green
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Copper, Sandy Brown
Tan
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Leafminers, Red blotch
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, waterlogging
Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
sneezing, Sore eyes
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CERCIDIPHYLLUM japonicum
Primula elatior
Common Name
Katsura Tree
Oxlip, true oxlip
In Hindi
Cercidiphyllum
Oxlip
In German
Kuchenbäume
Hohe Schlüsselblume
In French
Cercidiphyllum
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
In Spanish
Cercidiphyllum
Primula elatior
In Greek
Cercidiphyllum
δακράκι
In Portuguese
Cercidiphyllum
Oxlip
In Polish
Grujecznik
Oxlip
In Latin
Cercidiphyllum
Oxlip
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Hamamelidales
Myrtales
Family
Cercidiphyllaceae
Onagraceae
Genus
Cercidiphyllum
Oenothera
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Onagreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Onagroideae
Season and Care of Katsura Tree and Oxlip
Season and care of Katsura Tree and Oxlip is important to know. While considering everything about Katsura Tree and Oxlip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Katsura Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Oxlip season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Katsura Tree is Clay, Loam and for Oxlip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Katsura Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Katsura Tree and Oxlip Physical Information
Katsura Tree and Oxlip physical information is very important for comparison. Katsura Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Katsura Tree and Oxlip are as follows:
Katsura Tree flower color: Red and Green
Katsura Tree leaf color: Purple, Light Green and Bronze
Oxlip flower color: Light Yellow
- Oxlip leaf color: Green
Care of Katsura Tree and Oxlip
Care of Katsura Tree and Oxlip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Katsura Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead branches and Oxlip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves 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 Oxlip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.