Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, China, Japan
Mexico
Types
Heronswood Globe , Kreukenberg Dwarf
Prestige Red Poinsettiea, Snowcap White Poinsettia, Sparkling Punch Poinsettia, Enduring Pink Poinsttia
Habitat
shaded moist road banks, Wet Woods
Forest edges, 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, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Green
Yellow, Red, Light Pink, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Green, Copper, Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Light Green, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Bracts
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Leafminers, Red blotch
Bacterial Stem Rot, Botrytis Blight, Canker, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, waterlogging
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
sneezing, Sore eyes
Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Skin rash, Stomach burn, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Fever, Pain killer, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, 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, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CERCIDIPHYLLUM japonicum
EUPHORBIA pulcherrima '490 Jingle Bells'
Common Name
Katsura Tree
Poinsettia
In Hindi
Cercidiphyllum
Poinsettia
In German
Kuchenbäume
Poinsettia
In French
Cercidiphyllum
Poinsettia
In Spanish
Cercidiphyllum
Poinsettia
In Greek
Cercidiphyllum
Αλεξανδρινό
In Portuguese
Cercidiphyllum
Poinsétia
In Polish
Grujecznik
Poinsecja
In Latin
Cercidiphyllum
Poinsettia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Hamamelidales
Malpighiales
Family
Cercidiphyllaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Cercidiphyllum
Euphorbia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Katsura Tree and Poinsettia
Season and care of Katsura Tree and Poinsettia is important to know. While considering everything about Katsura Tree and Poinsettia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Katsura Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Poinsettia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Katsura Tree is Clay, Loam and for Poinsettia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Katsura Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Poinsettia is Acidic, Neutral.
Katsura Tree and Poinsettia Physical Information
Katsura Tree and Poinsettia physical information is very important for comparison. Katsura Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Poinsettia height is 35.60 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Katsura Tree and Poinsettia are as follows:
Katsura Tree flower color: Red and Green
Katsura Tree leaf color: Purple, Light Green and Bronze
Poinsettia flower color: Yellow, Red, Light Pink and Coral
- Poinsettia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Katsura Tree and Poinsettia
Care of Katsura Tree and Poinsettia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Katsura Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead branches and Poinsettia pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth and Requires little pruning. In summer Katsura Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Poinsettia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.