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, Texas, Canada
Types
Heronswood Globe , Kreukenberg Dwarf
Ash leaves maple, Acer negundo califormicum tehachapi, Acer negundo Flamingo
Habitat
shaded moist road banks, Wet Woods
Anthropogenic, Floodplains, Forests, Shores of rivers or lakes, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
2-8
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Green
Red, Yellow green, Dark Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Copper, Sandy Brown
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Light Green, Bronze
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
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
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 every year, Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove 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
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Leafminers, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, waterlogging
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, Birds, Squirrels
Allergy
sneezing, Sore eyes
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Antidote, Antiemetic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Edible syrup, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
CERCIDIPHYLLUM japonicum
ACER negundo
Common Name
Katsura Tree
Ash-Leaved Maple, Boxelder
In Hindi
Cercidiphyllum
Boxelder tree
In German
Kuchenbäume
Boxelder Baum
In French
Cercidiphyllum
arbre boxelder
In Spanish
Cercidiphyllum
árbol boxelder
In Greek
Cercidiphyllum
κουφοξυλιά δέντρο
In Portuguese
Cercidiphyllum
árvore Boxelder
In Polish
Grujecznik
Boxelder drzewo
In Latin
Cercidiphyllum
Boxelder ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Hamamelidales
Sapindales
Family
Cercidiphyllaceae
Aceraceae
Genus
Cercidiphyllum
Acer
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids