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Genus: Cercidiphyllum Species: japonicum Common Name: Katsura Tree Family: Cercidiphyllaceae Order: Saxifragales Native: Japan and China Habit: Tree Height: 40 to 60 feet Width: 25 to 60 feet Flowering Season: Spring Flower Color: Green to reddish-geen Propagation: Seed, layering or stem cutting Zone: 4-8 Note: Beautiful tree with an attractive foliage and Fall color. Katsura Tree is suitable as a specimen, and a shade or street tree. Prefers sunny to partly shady, moist, well-drained, organic-rich soil.