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Cercidiphyllum japonicum 'Boyd's Dwarf'

Also Known As

  • Cercidiphyllum 'Boyd's Dwarf'
  • Dwarf Katsura Tree

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

  • H: 6'-13'
  • W: 6'-13'

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Cercidiphyllum japonicum 'Boyd's Dwarf' plant details

Cercidiphyllum japonicum 'Boyd's Dwarf' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green foliage. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cercidiphyllum japonicum 'Boyd's Dwarf'

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: cercidiphyllaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 FT - 13 FT - wide, 6 FT - 13 FT - tall
Uses: fall color

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cercidiphyllum japonicum 'Boyd's Dwarf'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

We have it again. Our plant is 12'-15' tall and 5' wide. The foliage is smaller than the species. The original plant came from Boyd Kline (Siskiyou Rare Plant Nursery). We got our plant 20 years ago from Jim Fox. Great fall color and much smaller than C. japonicum.

Gardening facts about Cercidiphyllum japonicum 'Boyd's Dwarf' plant

How to Grow Cercidiphyllum japonicum 'Boyd's Dwarf'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 15'-25'

Width: 15'-25'

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  • even moisture - regular
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Zones

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Size

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Width: 15'-25'

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Zones

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Size

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Zones

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Size

Height: 30'-40'

Width: 15'-30'

  • sun - mostly shade
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 30'-60'

  • sun - dappled shade
  • regular
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