Cercidiphyllum japonicum

Description

An understory tree with a beautiful and elegant rounded habit. Tiny reddish blooms appear in spring along with round-oval, 4"" leaves emerging reddish purple. Leaves mature to a subdued bluish-green in summer and on to brilliant shades of gold, orange and red in autumn. Fallen autumn leaves have been varyingly described as smelling of cinnamon buns, caramelized sugar or ripe apples. Best sited in a location protected from strong winds and hot afternoon sun.