Cercidiphyllum japonicum
Katsura, Katsura Tree
Also known as: Cercidiphyllum japonicum f. miquelianum Inokuma
- Cercidiphyllum japonicum f. miquelianum Inokuma
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cercidiphyllaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Cercidiphyllum japonicum (commonly known as Katsura or Katsura tree) is a tree within the Cercidiphyllaceae family. It originates in Temperate Asia. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Eastern Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, Japan
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Austria, Germany, Korea, Massachusetts, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania