Toffee Apple Tree | Cercidiphyllum japonicum 'Katsura'
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Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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Toffee Apple Tree
Cercidiphyllum japonicum 'Katsura'
- 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 trees are usually between 18 and 36 months old at the time of dispatch.
- Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Toffee Apple Tree can be grown in a pot initially. Start with a 50cm pot. Depending on its vigour, it may need moving to the ground after a few years. Ensure adequate drainage and water regularly during warm weather above 20°C.
How big does it get?
The Toffee Apple Tree reaches a mature height of 12 to 15 metres, with a spread of 8 to 10 metres, although it can be maintained at a smaller size with regular pruning.
How much sunlight does this need?
Toffee Apple Tree prefers full sun to partial shade, requiring at least 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight daily to thrive.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Toffee Apple Tree prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil, but is quite adaptable to most soil types including clay, loam, and chalk. It tolerates winter ground temperatures down to -10°C. Plant in a hole at least 50cm wide for best results.
How much watering does this plant need?
Toffee Apple Tree requires regular watering, especially during its first few years of establishment. Provide approximately 10 to 20 litres of water per week, ensuring the soil remains moist but well-drained. During hot weather above 25°C, increase watering frequency to prevent the roots from drying out.
Will this plant need pruning?
Toffee Apple Tree should be pruned in late winter or early spring while dormant, removing any dead, diseased, or crossing branches.
How hardy is this plant?
Cercidiphyllum japonicum 'Katsura' holds an RHS hardiness rating of H5, making it hardy down to -15°C in most of the UK, but its new spring growth can be damaged by late frosts.
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Meet Mike
Tree-growing skills honed right across the globe
Having started out in Australia, studied in Northern Ireland and volunteered at an organic farm in Sweden, it’s fair to say Mike’s done his fair share of travel on his horticultural journey, so far! Having happily laid down roots here at Roots, Mike is the don behind our tree-growing operation, imparting each and every one of his globally-honed skills to benefit your garden. Grown in our purpose-built nursery, in the ideal climatic conditions of the fertile Vale of Evesham, we’re proud to supply only the happiest, healthiest and hardiest trees.
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