Cercidiphyllum japonicum 'Red Fox' - Red Fox Katsura Tree

Red Fox Katsura Tree (Cercidiphyllum japonicum 'Red Fox') is a variety of katsura tree, a deciduous tree with rounded, heart-shaped leaves that emerge reddish purple and turn yellow to apricot in fall, when the fallen leaves give off a scent like burnt sugar. 'Red Fox' has purple leaves with green veins and gold fall color. It matures at about 40 feet tall and 25 feet wide with an upright habit and a medium growth rate. Plant in full to part sun with average to moist soil moisture. It is easy to grow. Hardy to USDA Zone 4.