Cercidiphyllum japonicum - The Katsura Tree

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At Green Island Gardens we are creating a series of videos that showcase different aspects of the gardens and give tips to all of you.
In this video Fiona talks about the Cercidiphyllum japonicum we have at Green Island. The sugary scent of this Katsura Tree leads us from summer to autumn.
Tips useful both for the experienced gardener and for the gardener that is willing to learn.
We have them available for sale on our nursery.
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[@Web3WondersUS]

Great video - thank you! My Katsura tree is one year, about 5 foot tall. I am hoping to see significant growth this year and experience the color and smell.

[@PassionateGardenLover]

nice video...thanks for sharing

[@fionaedmond7780]

you are v.welcome.

[@kestane123chesmo]

great vid, at what age do they givd seeds, can we grow them in pots, I ordered one, its about 60 cm tall

[@GreenIslandGardensVideos]

You will need a male and female plant in order to get viable seeds. Unfortunately there is no easy way to see what sex the plants are before they flower

[@kestane123chesmo]

@@GreenIslandGardensVideos i cant check the roots ?

[@jeffmuniz5242]

Ola como germinar as sementes de katsura tree

[@steveinsbrook2479]

I got a Kasturi because of the colors and smell but was disappointed in that my tree turns brown in fall without colors and I don't get any smell. Are there cultivars that don't have color and smell? or Is something wrong with my tree? its about 6 years now and very disappointed.

[@GreenIslandGardensVideos]

Hello Steve,
I'm sorry to hear your Katsura is not performing. All cultivars produce colour and smell when planted in the right conditions. It sounds like your tree could be a bit unhappy where it's planted. Best fall colour is achieved when Cercidiphyllum are planted in moist acidic soil in full sun and experience a combination of long sunny days and large diurnal range in temperature (cool nights and warm days) in autumn. If conditions are too dry, leaves can brown and shrivel without colouring and releasing scent.
Hope this helps!

[@Web3WondersUS]

I wasn't expecting this tree to prefer acidic soil. Wonder if coffee grounds might help the tree to offer more color and smell?