{"product_id":"cercidiphyllum-japonicum-arbre-caramel-d12cm-h35cm","title":"Cercidiphyllum japonicum (Katsura tree) — H35 cm | Pot Ø12 cm","description":"\u003csection id=\"cercidiphyllum-japonicum\" class=\"product-content verdeia-product\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🍂 Yellow, orange and pink autumn foliage • 🍬 Fallen leaves with a caramel scent • 💚 Heart-shaped leaves with scalloped edges • 🌱 Red-tinged young shoots • ⛅ Soft sun or partial shade • ❄️ Hardy down to -30 °C • 📏 H35 cm | Pot Ø12 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCercidiphyllum japonicum\u003c\/strong\u003e, or katsura tree, is a deciduous tree native to Japan and China, also known by its Japanese name, katsura. Its rounded, heart-shaped leaves, with finely scalloped edges, emerge tinged with bronze and red in spring, then turn bluish green in summer. In autumn, they turn yellow, orange and pink; once fallen, they give off a sweet scent of caramel and burnt sugar, which has earned it the nickname caramel tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIt is delivered as a 35 cm young plant, in a 12 cm pot to be repotted, already branched into several stems. In open ground, over the years it becomes a large tree of more than 12 m: it is grown for a few years in a large planter on a terrace, then planted in the garden, where it is among the most spectacular \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plantes-feuillage-decoratif\"\u003eplants with decorative foliage\u003c\/a\u003e in autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"gamme-title\" id=\"gamme-automne\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"gamme-title\"\u003eWhich tree for autumn colours?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe catalogue brings together several deciduous trees and shrubs that take on colour late in the season:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCercidiphyllum japonicum\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — heart-shaped leaves that turn yellow, orange and pink in autumn, with a caramel scent once fallen, large garden tree, H35 cm | Pot Ø12 cm. The choice for a specimen tree in the garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/acer-palmatum\"\u003eJapanese maples\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — deeply cut palmate leaves, red, orange or green depending on the variety, slow growth and compact habit. The choice for a tree that stays in a pot on a balcony or terrace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/cornus-alba-sibirica-cornouiller-de-siberie\"\u003eCornus alba 'Sibirica'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — shrub with bright red stems, visible all winter once the leaves have fallen, H45 cm | Pot Ø17 cm. The choice for colour in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe varieties and care of maples are presented in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/erable-du-japon-pot-guide-varietes-entretien\"\u003ethe Japanese maple in a pot\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"exposition-title\" id=\"exposition-plantation\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"exposition-title\"\u003eExposure \u0026amp; planting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt thrives in sun or partial shade, in a sheltered spot: wind and the scorching afternoon sun dry out its leaves. Plant it in autumn or spring, outside frost periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e morning sun or partial shade, sheltered from the wind; the autumn colours are brighter with a little sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e moist, rich in humus and well-drained, acidic to neutral; chalky soil dulls the autumn colours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn the garden:\u003c\/strong\u003e as a specimen tree, several metres from the house, as it spreads out over the years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn a planter:\u003c\/strong\u003e for the first few years, in a large planter with drainage holes; repot it into a bigger container as it grows, before planting it in open ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -30 °C; in a planter, protect the root ball from frost, as explained in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/hiverner-balcon-plantes-pot-froid\"\u003eoverwintering your balcony\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eDelivered in autumn or winter, it may arrive with yellowed leaves or no leaves at all: this is the normal cycle of a deciduous tree, and its buds start growing again in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"arrosage-title\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"arrosage-title\"\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt does not cope well with drought: keep the soil moist, especially in the first two years and during hot summers. In a planter, water as soon as the compost has dried on the surface, which you can check with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/test-du-doigt-la-methode-infaillible-pour-savoir-quand-arroser-vos-plantes\"\u003efinger test\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular, without leaving standing water; leaves turning brown at the edges signal a lack of water or heat stress (see \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/pointes-bords-bruns-feuilles-causes-solutions\"\u003ebrown tips and edges\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulching:\u003c\/strong\u003e a layer of bark at the base keeps the soil cool in summer and protects the roots in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e rarely needed; only remove dead wood and badly placed branches, at the end of winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertiliser:\u003c\/strong\u003e a layer of compost at the base in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIt has no major pests; well-drained soil is enough to limit root problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"deco-title\" id=\"associations-deco\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"deco-title\"\u003eDecor ideas \u0026amp; plant combinations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts light, fluttering heart-shaped foliage is best enjoyed up close in summer, and its autumn colours light up a corner of the garden or terrace. More ideas are gathered in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/associer-plantes-compositions-couleurs-textures\"\u003ecombining potted plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter relay:\u003c\/strong\u003e next to a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/cornus-alba-sibirica-cornouiller-de-siberie\"\u003eCornus alba 'Sibirica'\u003c\/a\u003e, whose bright red stems take over when the katsura tree has lost its leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAt the base, in late winter:\u003c\/strong\u003e a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/helleborus-niger-christmas-carol-rose-de-noel\"\u003eHelleborus niger 'Christmas Carol'\u003c\/a\u003e, with white flowers, makes the most of the light that passes between its still bare branches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSame soil, same light:\u003c\/strong\u003e a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/rhododendron-bloombux-magenta-rhododendron-nain\"\u003eRhododendron Bloombux® Magenta\u003c\/a\u003e also likes partial shade and moist soil; its deep pink flowers echo the pinkish tones of autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e at the first repotting, the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pot-capi-nature-groove-taupe\"\u003eCapi Nature Groove taupe pot\u003c\/a\u003e in Ø22 or Ø25 cm adds a neutral, warm tone that goes well with the yellow and orange of autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003ePlants that withstand harsh winters are gathered in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-resistantes-froid-guide\"\u003ecold-resistant plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"tips-title\" id=\"tips\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"tips-title\"\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepot it as soon as it arrives:\u003c\/strong\u003e place it in a 20 to 25 cm pot filled with rich, free-draining compost, keeping the root ball at the same level as on delivery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeave the leaves at the base in autumn:\u003c\/strong\u003e it is as they dry on the ground that they give off their caramel scent, which is stronger in damp weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtect the young shoots from late frosts:\u003c\/strong\u003e they emerge early in spring; a horticultural fleece put in place in the evening protects them, and a few steps help to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/sauver-plante-qui-a-pris-froid\"\u003esave a plant that has been exposed to the cold\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"caract-title\" id=\"caracteristiques\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"caract-title\"\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCercidiphyllum japonicum\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e katsura tree, caramel tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cercidiphyllaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan and China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions on delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e H35 cm | Pot Ø12 cm, branched young plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e more than 12 m in open ground, over 20 to 50 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHabit:\u003c\/strong\u003e tree, branched from the base when young\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e deciduous, scalloped heart-shaped leaves of 5 to 10 cm, reddish bronze in spring, bluish green in summer, yellow, orange and pink in autumn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScent:\u003c\/strong\u003e fallen leaves with a caramel scent in autumn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e inconspicuous, in early spring, before the leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e morning sun or partial shade, sheltered from the wind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular, soil kept moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e moist, humus-rich and free-draining, acidic to neutral\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -30 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e rarely needed, at the end of winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e non-toxic to animals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese \/ Natural \/ Autumn garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEvery plant is unique: the number of stems, the tint of the young shoots and the intensity of the autumn colours vary naturally with the plant, the exposure and the soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57278101881097,"sku":"51917","price":27.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/cercidiphyllum-japonicum-arbre-caramel-h35-cm-pot-oe12-cm-verdeia-2318322.jpg?v=1794692959","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/cercidiphyllum-japonicum-katsura-tree-d12cm-h35cm","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}