Cercidiphyllum japonicum, the katsura tree, is an unusual but easily grown tree bearing heart-shaped green leaves that turn a rich orange and pink in autumn. Its fallen leaves give off a pleasant aroma of candyfloss.
Cercidiphyllum japonicum flowers just before the leaves emerge, but these are fairly insignificant. For best results grow in a sheltered spot in moisture-retentive soil, in full sun to partial shade.
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Cercidiphyllum and wildlife
Cercidiphyllum has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
