Toffee Apple Tree | Cercidiphyllum Japonicum 'Katsura'
The Highlights
- An eye-catching feature tree with colour-changing, heart-shaped leaves which emerge reddish-purple in spring, turn blue-green in summer and explode in a riot of gold, orange and red tones in autumn
- Looks good even when the leaves have fallen, due to its elegant structure and textured bark
- Why toffee apple tree? Wait for a warm autumn day when the foliage smells like caramel or burnt sugar as the leaves fall. This unique aroma returns in spring when the new leaves are emerging.
- RHS Award of Garden Merit winner (unsurprising)
- No problems with pests or diseases
- The downside? Random people knocking on your door to ask what is that gorgeous tree?
- Our potted trees are supplied in EcoPots™.
- Our trees are usually between 18 and 36 months old at the time of dispatch.
- Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching.
The Highlights
- An eye-catching feature tree with colour-changing, heart-shaped leaves which emerge reddish-purple in spring, turn blue-green in summer and explode in a riot of gold, orange and red tones in autumn
- Looks good even when the leaves have fallen, due to its elegant structure and textured bark
- Why toffee apple tree? Wait for a warm autumn day when the foliage smells like caramel or burnt sugar as the leaves fall. This unique aroma returns in spring when the new leaves are emerging.
- RHS Award of Garden Merit winner (unsurprising)
- No problems with pests or diseases
- The downside? Random people knocking on your door to ask what is that gorgeous tree?
- Our potted trees are supplied in EcoPots™.
- Our trees are usually between 18 and 36 months old at the time of dispatch.
- Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching.
Care Guide
High Pest/Disease resistance
Katsuras are not susceptible to many pests and are basically disease freeMORE
Water to keep soil moist
Katsuras are somewhat drought-tolerant once established. Water as needed to keep the soil moist (but not wet) until the tree is well established, then water according to seasonal conditions
Full Sun
Prefers Full Sun (6h+) or partial shade in a slightly sheltered position to protect from late frosts
Well-drained and relatively moist soil
Neutral to slightly acidic soil is best, but the Katsura can tolerate higher acidity soil and clay soil
Prune Annually
Katsura typically do not need pruning other than seasonal cleanup and maintenance. Check the tree each spring, and remove any dead branches
For more care tips and ideas visit our Knowledge page
Planting Calendar
- Best time to plant
- Harvest
- Flower