Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, China, Japan
North America, United States, 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
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
shaded moist road banks, Wet Woods
Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands
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, 14
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Green
Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Copper, Sandy Brown
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Light Green, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Pink, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, 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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Requires regular watering
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
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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Leafminers, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, waterlogging
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
sneezing, Sore eyes
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cough, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Expectorant, Sore Eyes
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CERCIDIPHYLLUM japonicum
ACER saccharum
Common Name
Katsura Tree
Sugar Maple
In Hindi
Cercidiphyllum
चीनी मेपल
In German
Kuchenbäume
Zuckerahorn
In French
Cercidiphyllum
sucre d'érable
In Spanish
Cercidiphyllum
arce de azúcar
In Greek
Cercidiphyllum
Maple ζάχαρη
In Portuguese
Cercidiphyllum
Bordo de Açucar
In Polish
Grujecznik
Cukier klonowy
In Latin
Cercidiphyllum
Sugar Maple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Hamamelidales
Sapindales
Family
Cercidiphyllaceae
Aceraceae
Genus
Cercidiphyllum
Acer
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Katsura Tree and Sugar Maple
Season and care of Katsura Tree and Sugar Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Katsura Tree and Sugar Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Katsura Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sugar Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Katsura Tree is Clay, Loam and for Sugar Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Katsura Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Sugar Maple is Acidic, Neutral.
Katsura Tree and Sugar Maple Physical Information
Katsura Tree and Sugar Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Katsura Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Sugar Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Katsura Tree and Sugar Maple are as follows:
Katsura Tree flower color: Red and Green
Katsura Tree leaf color: Purple, Light Green and Bronze
Sugar Maple flower color: Chartreuse
- Sugar Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Katsura Tree and Sugar Maple
Care of Katsura Tree and Sugar Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Katsura Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead branches and Sugar Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Katsura Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.