Cercidiphyllumjaponicum - katsura tree скачать в хорошем качестве

Cercidiphyllumjaponicum - katsura tree

The katsura is an important forest production tree in its native Japan, where it can reach 30m. In Europe it is smaller, remaining a small tree or a shrub. The leaves are almost round with scalloped edges, and regularly positioned along the branches. This gives the tree a uniquely beautiful habit which has made it one of the most valued for landscaping, though it has neither showy flowers nor fruit. In autumn the leaves turn shades from white to a variety of reds, though yellow is perhaps most prevalent. After falling, they emit a sweet scent which has been compared with gingerbread, burnt sugar and vanilla.