Disanthus cercidifolius
Disanthus
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Disanthus (Disanthus cercidifolius) - Description
D. cercidifolius is native to Japan. It is a round tree shrub with leaves which turn bluish green to shades of deep red with orange tints. It also bears tiny, purplish mildly scented fall flowers.
Disanthus (Disanthus cercidifolius) - Blooming
Small blooms almost unnoticeable until the leaves, which turn color, fall.
Disanthus (Disanthus cercidifolius) - Growth
Deciduous shrub. The Disanthus will grow to about 10-12 ft. tall and spreads almost as wide with age. Prefers partial shade and protection from the wind. Grow D. cercidifolius in a shrub border. Also makes a nice specimen plant for a woodland garden.
Disanthus (Disanthus cercidifolius) - Planting
Can be grown from seeds. Sow in sandy soil. Conduct layering in spring. Layering is a propagation method where a stem is pegged to the soil while still attached to the parent plant. This process induces rooting.
Disanthus (Disanthus cercidifolius) - Pest
Not insect or disease prone.
Disanthus (Disanthus cercidifolius) - Interesting facts
Native to China and Japan. During certain times of the year, it can be mistaken for Cercis, hence the "cercidifolius" in the name, which means ldquo;leaves are of Cercisrdquo;. At the peak of color you notice the difference in the multi-colored Disanthus. There is only one known species of Disanthus.
Disanthus (Disanthus cercidifolius) - Soil and irrigation
Plant requires rich, acidic soil and regular water. Does not tolerate drought or alkalinity.
