An upright columnar form of Katsura has improved winter hardiness. Dark-green heart-shaped leaves turn gold in fall. Holds color on later into the season than other Katsuras. Insignificant spring flowers. Fall foliage has the scent of burnt sugar. Deer resistant. Botanical Name- Cercidiphyllum japonicum ‘Biringer’ Pronunciation- sir-sid-ih-FIL-um juh-PON-ih-kum Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- 12 ft Mature Height- 25 ft Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun Soil Preferences- Average, well-drained soil Current Size- 7 Bloom Color- Red Bloom Time- Spring Companion Plants- Shoal Creek Chaste Tree – provides complementary texture and seasonal interest Fauna Attracted- Bees on flowers (small, early-season), seed-eating birds Plant Habit- Tree
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – Yearly Care Instructions- Water regularly in hot, dry weather; prune to remove crossing branches in winter. Trimming Instructions- Light pruning in late winter to remove deadwood. Fertilization Instructions- Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in early spring; moderate feeding need. Aerate clay soil for healthy root expansion. Fertilizer Recommendation- Tree-tone Possible Issues- Canker diseases, leaf miners
