BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Growers of rare trees & shrubs

Description

A beautiful, weeping cultivar, Cercidiphyllum japonicum 'Pendulum' has trailing branches and heart-shaped leaves which are tinted red when young and change to lush green by summer. The slender, weeping branches are particularly beautiful when overhanging ponds or streams. The foliage turns spectacular shades of yellow and red in a good autumn and as the leaves fall from the tree late in the year, they give off an aroma similar to burnt sugar or candy floss. An unusual and spectacular, weeping garden tree.

Features

• Common name: Weeping Katsura Tree.
• Position: Sheltered area in full sun or light, dappled shade.
• Soil: Moist but well drained, acidic soils. Cercidiphyllum japonicum 'Pendulum' will tolerate some lime but will grow better and produce more vivid autumn colour in lime free or acid soils.
• Hardiness: Hardy. Cercidiphyllum japonicum 'Pendulum' requires shelter from strong winds.
• Rate of Growth: Slow until established then moderate.
• Habit: Eventually a medium sized tree with graceful, weeping branches.
• Height: 10 m (32 ft)
• Spread: 10 m (32 ft)
• Notes: A specimen of Cercidiphyllum japonicum 'Pendulum', planted in the woodland garden surrounding our nursery had reached a height of 2.5 m and a spread of 2 m after 10 years. This plant was formerly called Cercidiphyllum magnificum 'Morika Weeping'.
• Supplied Size: 180 - 200 cm in 10L containers