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Description
Disanthus Cercidifolius Subsp. Longipes is a deciduous shrub native to Japan and China. It belongs to the family Hamamelidaceae and is commonly known as the Katsura tree. This plant has a slow growth rate and can reach a height of up to 10 feet. It is an attractive ornamental plant with unique foliage and small, fragrant flowers.
Taxonomic Information
| Domain | Eukarya |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Spermatophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Saxifragales |
| Family | Hamamelidaceae |
| Genus | Disanthus |
| Species | Cercidifolius Subsp. Longipes |
Appearance
Disanthus Cercidifolius Subsp. Longipes has a unique foliage that changes color throughout the seasons. In the spring, the leaves emerge as a reddish-purple color and mature to a greenish-blue color in the summer. In the fall, the leaves turn a bright shade of orange and red before falling off. The plant produces small, fragrant flowers that bloom in the late fall or early winter.
Care Guide
Disanthus Cercidifolius Subsp. Longipes is a low-maintenance plant that requires moderate watering and fertilization. It prefers well-draining soil and partial shade to full sun exposure. This plant is hardy in zones 6 to 9 and can tolerate temperatures as low as -10°F.
Water
Water the plant deeply once a week during the growing season and reduce watering in the winter.
Fertilization
Fertilize the plant in the early spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Soil
The plant prefers well-draining soil that is rich in organic matter.
Sunlight
The plant prefers partial shade to full sun exposure.
Hardiness Zones
Disanthus Cercidifolius Subsp. Longipes is hardy in zones 6 to 9.
Common Pests & Diseases
Disanthus Cercidifolius Subsp. Longipes is generally pest and disease-resistant, but it can be susceptible to scale insects and powdery mildew.
Habitat
Disanthus Cercidifolius Subsp. Longipes is native to Japan and China and can be found growing in the understory of forests and on rocky slopes.
Question and Answer
Q: How tall can Disanthus Cercidifolius Subsp. Longipes grow?
A: Disanthus Cercidifolius Subsp. Longipes can grow up to 10 feet tall.
Q: When do the flowers of Disanthus Cercidifolius Subsp. Longipes bloom?
A: The small, fragrant flowers of Disanthus Cercidifolius Subsp. Longipes bloom in the late fall or early winter.
Q: What soil does Disanthus Cercidifolius Subsp. Longipes prefer?
A: Disanthus Cercidifolius Subsp. Longipes prefers well-draining soil that is rich in organic matter.
Q: What are the hardiness zones for Disanthus Cercidifolius Subsp. Longipes?
A: Disanthus Cercidifolius Subsp. Longipes is hardy in zones 6 to 9.
Related Plants
- Disanthus Acuminatus
- Disanthus Raulstonii
- Disanthus Sessilifolius
References
- “Disanthus Cercidifolius.” Missouri Botanical Garden, www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=c820.
- “Disanthus Cercidifolius Katsura Tree.” Plant Delights Nursery, www.plantdelights.com/products/disanthus-cercidifolius-katsura-tree.
- “Disanthus Cercidifolius.” Royal Horticultural Society, www.rhs.org.uk/Plants/9225/Disanthus-cercidifolius/Details.
