- Type:
- Deciduous shrub
- USDA hardiness zones:
- 5-9
ëKatsura' is a dense, compact, Japanese maple that is most noted for its beautiful spring foliage. Small, palmate, 5-lobed leaves (to 1\ long) emerge chartreuse with orange-tinted margins in spring, mature to bright green by summer and finally turn pastel shades of orange and yellow in fall. Leaf lobes are lanceolate with slender tips and shallow-toothed margins. 'Katsura' typically grows in a vase-shaped form to 4-6' tall over the first 10 years, but gradually becomes more rounded with age as it matures to 10-12' tall. Small reddish flowers in spring are somewhat attractive on close inspection, but are not showy from a distance."
- Full sun to part shade
- Medium
- Low
Easily grown in moist, organically rich, slightly acidic, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Grows well in sandy loams. May be grown in full sun in the northern parts of its growing range, but prefers some part afternoon shade in the southern parts (including St. Louis) of its growing range. New foliage may scorch in full sun locations in hot summers areas, particularly if soils are not kept consistently moist. Mulch helps retain soil moisture and keep roots cool. Avoid hot and dry sites. Site in locations protected from strong winds. Pruning is best kept to a minimum, but if needed should be done in late fall to mid winter. Spring or summer pruning often results in significant bleeding.
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