Cercidiphyllum japonica 'Claim Jumper' Japanese Gardens

Cercidiphyllum japonica 'Claim Jumper' Japanese GardensA fabulous new form of Katsura tree, one of the most popular trees found in Pacific Northwest gardens. We love the heart shaped leaves that are opposing on the stems, and how the tree makes such a lovely statement in any garden. Now we have the new 'Golden Katsura' to add interest and beauty. The leaves emerge with a pink blush, then mature to a light yellow. Then in the fall, the leaves turn a rich butter yellow while perfuming the garden with its

Originally thought to be in the lily family

fast growing and has larger leaves of medium green

Guldemond and Son nursery in Boskoop

as one of the most beautiful sights is a planting of several different clones with different shades of blue and purple

A wonderful Satsuki hybrid that stays low

Some petals may be ribbon-like

layering over each other

ensuring the plant remains a valuable landscape feature long after the flowering season has passed

cyclamen like

and the front of mixed shrub borders

What a red

This hybrid is probably one of the most cold hardy (-25 deg F) as well as tolerant of heat and sun