Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, China, Japan
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Types
Heronswood Globe , Kreukenberg Dwarf
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
shaded moist road banks, Wet Woods
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Red, Green
Light Blue, Dark Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Copper, Sandy Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Light Green, Bronze
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
sneezing, Sore eyes
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
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Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CERCIDIPHYLLUM japonicum
AJUGA 'Rainbow'
Common Name
Katsura Tree
Bugleweed, Rainbow Bugleweed
In Hindi
Cercidiphyllum
Hydrangea
In German
Kuchenbäume
Hortensie
In French
Cercidiphyllum
Hortensia
In Spanish
Cercidiphyllum
Hortensia
In Greek
Cercidiphyllum
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Cercidiphyllum
Hortênsia
In Polish
Grujecznik
Hortensja
In Latin
Cercidiphyllum
Hibiscus
Family
Cercidiphyllaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
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