Katsura
Cercidiphyllum japonicum
Katsura is a shrub for focal point, structure, suited to full sun to partial shade and loam or acid soil, flowering varies by climate.
| Type | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Mature height | 600 cm |
| Spread | 400 cm |
| Aspect | full sun to partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Hardiness | USDA 4b-8b, RHS H6 |
| Pollinator-friendly | No |
| Pet-safe | Not confirmed |
Where to use it in a border
At around 600 cm, it sits best toward the back of a border, or on its own as a focal point with room around it. Give it about 400 cm of room to spread. It is hardy across USDA zones 4b to 8b and rated H6 by the RHS, so check it suits your area before planting.
It appears in our lists of full sun, acid soil.
Border Builder uses Katsura's height, spread, soil, bloom months and companions to place it in a full border plan for your own conditions, on iPhone and iPad.
Flowering through the year
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Worth knowing
- It tolerates acid soil but dislikes shallow chalk.
Good companions
Plants that share its conditions and style, chosen to complement its place in the border:
- Astilbe 'Fanal'to edge in front
- Astilbe 'Visions'to edge in front
- Black mondo grassto edge in front
- Cavatine Japanese Andromedato edge in front
- Hostato edge in front
- Hosta 'Blue Angel'to edge in front