Latin: Cercidiphyllum japonicum
Common: katsura tree
Zone: 4-8
Height: 40-60'
Width: 25-60'
Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Flower Season: March to April
Flower Color: n/a
Fragrance: n/a
Fall Color: green to reddish green
Notes: Best grown in rich moist well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Tolerates full sun  but has little tolerance for drought particularly when young. Best sited in a location protected from strong winds and hot afternoon sun. This is a dioecious tree (male and female flowers on separate trees).
Pyramidal in youth more rounded with age.  insignificant flowers however leaves have a spicy cinnamon/brown sugar odor.