Red Fox Katsura Tree is primarily valued in the landscape for its rigidly columnar form. It has attractive deep purple foliage with green veins which emerges burgundy in spring. The heart-shaped leaves are highly ornamental and turn an outstanding harvest gold in the fall. The shaggy brown bark adds an interesting dimension to the landscape.
Red Fox Katsura Tree will grow to be about 40 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 25 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 4 feet from the ground, and should not be planted underneath power lines. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 60 years or more.
This tree does best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. It is particular about its soil conditions, with a strong preference for rich, acidic soils. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution, and will benefit from being planted in a relatively sheltered location. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America.
Details
Botanical Name
Cercidiphyllum japonicum 'Rotfuchs'
Common Name
Red Fox Katsura Tree
Hardiness Zone
- 5a
Appearance
Max Height
40 feet
Max Spread
25 feet
Plant Form
- Columnar
Foliage Colour
- Burgundy (Spring)
- Purple
Fall Colour
- Gold
Flower Colour
Edible
Edible Component
Edible Harvest Period
Edible Use
Fruit Colour
Growing
Flowering Period
Moisture
Average to Moist
Sunlight
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Maintenance
Low
Deer Resistance
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