Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, China, Japan
United States, Canada
Types
Heronswood Globe , Kreukenberg Dwarf
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
shaded moist road banks, Wet Woods
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden Canopy, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Green
White, Green, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Copper, Sandy Brown
Dark Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Light Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Obtuse
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches
Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Cadmium fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Leafminers, Red blotch
Mosaic viruses, Yellow Leaves
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, waterlogging
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Small mammals
Allergy
sneezing, Sore eyes
Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, cramps, Diarrhea, Nausea, Spasms, Toxic, Toxic if not prepared properly, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Curing mumps and measles, Homeopathy
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in making blue ink
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Wildflower
Botanical Name
CERCIDIPHYLLUM japonicum
PHYTOLACCA americana
Common Name
Katsura Tree
American Pokeweed, Inkberry, Pokeberry
In Hindi
Cercidiphyllum
POKEBERRY
In German
Kuchenbäume
Kermesbeere
In French
Cercidiphyllum
POKEBERRY
In Spanish
Cercidiphyllum
Pokeberry
In Greek
Cercidiphyllum
POKEBERRY
In Portuguese
Cercidiphyllum
POKEBERRY
In Polish
Grujecznik
alkiermes
In Latin
Cercidiphyllum
pokeberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Hamamelidales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cercidiphyllaceae
Phytolaccaceae
Genus
Cercidiphyllum
Phytolacca
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Katsura Tree and Pokeberry
Season and care of Katsura Tree and Pokeberry is important to know. While considering everything about Katsura Tree and Pokeberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Katsura Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pokeberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Katsura Tree is Clay, Loam and for Pokeberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Katsura Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Pokeberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Katsura Tree and Pokeberry Physical Information
Katsura Tree and Pokeberry physical information is very important for comparison. Katsura Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Pokeberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Katsura Tree and Pokeberry are as follows:
Katsura Tree flower color: Red and Green
Katsura Tree leaf color: Purple, Light Green and Bronze
Pokeberry flower color: White, Green and Light Pink
- Pokeberry leaf color: Green
Care of Katsura Tree and Pokeberry
Care of Katsura Tree and Pokeberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Katsura Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead branches and Pokeberry pruning is done Prune in summer, 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 Pokeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.