Katsura Tree

Scientific Name: Cercidiphyllum japonicum

Order: Saxifragales

Family: Cercidiphyllaceae

Type: Deciduous tree

Endangered Status: Little Risk of Extinction

Number of Recorded Individuals at the Zoo: 12

The katsura tree’s heart-shaped, cascading leaves have a bluish tint through summer but turn yellow to apricot in the fall. Sometimes, it emits a sweet fragrance similar to cotton candy.

Native Range
Native to eastern Asia

USDA Hardiness Zone
4–8

Flower Color
Red

Flowering Months
March–April

Supports
Birds and bees