Organic Cercis Japanese Seeds (Cercidiphyllum japonicum)

A tree up to 30 m tall, usually growing from the base with several trunks, when free standing, forms a powerful wide-pyramidal crown. The bark is dark gray, fissured. Shoots are grayish-brown, young ones are brown, glabrous. Beautiful, heart-shaped leaves 5-10 cm in diameter, dark bluish-green above, gray or whitish below, with reddish veins.

At the beginning of blooming, they are painted in purple-pink tones with a satin sheen and are very effective against the background of other plants. In autumn, they are no less attractive for their crimson or golden yellow color. At this time, there is a sweet smell - either caramel or baked bread. Someone thinks that it smells like gingerbread or vanilla. In Germany, for this feature, the scarlet tree is called the "Gingerbread tree". It is noteworthy that this sweetish smell does not appear in all trees, and only when the foliage acquires an autumn color, disappearing during leaf fall.

The purple rose is interesting for the original shape of the crown and leaves, their spring and autumn colors. Recommended as a beautiful park tree in single and group plantings, for compositional groups, in intra-block gardening and for lovers of exotic plants.
   
Location: when planting a tree in a permanent place, it needs to create good lighting, given that, on the other hand, young two-three-year-old seedlings have a risk of sunburn on the bark in the spring in too bright sun. The plant thrives best in moist, fertile soil. The optimum soil acidity is slightly acidic or closer to neutral (pH 5.5–6), but purple can grow on both highly acidic and alkaline soils. As a rule, the acidic reaction of the soil provides a richer autumn color of the foliage. The minimum groundwater level is no closer than 2 m.

Cultivation of Japanese scarlet
It should be planted in a well-lit place, but nevertheless away from direct sunlight, because there is a risk of sunburn. The plant thrives best in moist, fertile soil. The optimum soil acidity is slightly acidic or closer to neutral (pH 5.5–6), but purple can grow on both highly acidic and alkaline soils. As a rule, the acidic reaction of the soil provides a richer autumn color of the foliage. The minimum groundwater level is no closer than 2 meters. The scarlet tree propagates by cuttings (60% rooting).

Cutting technology is the same as for many trees and shrubs. Cuttings 12-15 centimeters long with two internodes are cut in late June - early July. They take root in a summer greenhouse at a temperature of 22-25 ° C and high humidity. It is also capable of propagating by seed.

Other names: Roundwort, Cercidiphyllum, Cercidiphyllum.