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Cercidiphyllum japonicum sinense
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Cercidiphyllum japonicum sinense

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Cercidiphyllum japonicum sinense is a variety of the katsura tree, an upright, gracefully branching tree native to China and Japan. It is the only remaining member of the family Cercidiphyllaceae.1

This ornamental tree typically grows up to 15 meters (50 feet) tall in cultivation. Its leaves are somewhat heart-shaped, appearing reddish-purple when they emerge, turning green as they mature, and finally becoming yellow to scarlet before falling. While the species often branches at the base, C. japonicum sinense has a single trunk before branching. The katsura tree is valued in landscaping for its form, foliage, and resistance to insects and diseases. Its wood is also used in Japan for lumber and construction.1

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  1. katsura tree
  2. Japanese cedar

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