Katsura
FAMILY: CERCIDIPHYLLACEAE
About Katsura at OSU's Landscape Plants site
Native to Japan.
Height can exceed 100’ but usually is <80’.
Leaves are round and heart-shaped, emerging pink, turning green in summer, and pink/orange in fall.
Male and female are separate trees. Flowers and fruit are inconspicuous.
Tree can be multi-trunked and wide-spreading when mature.
Somewhat common in Portland. The Heritage Trees are among the largest in the city.
Tree # | Location | Dimensions | Photo and Notes |
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159 | Private, Front Yard | 48' Height 46' Spread 11.6' Circ. | |
160 | Portland Parks & Recreation | 68' Height 61' Spread 10.2' Circ. | This tree is just north of the Park entrance at SE 39th and SE Oak St. |
385 | Pier Park Portland Parks & Recreation | 108' Height 64' Spread 7.8' Circ. | Located at Hole 4 of Disc Golf Course |