Katsura tree

Walking through the forest at this time, occasionally, I feel the drifting sweet smell. It is a scent that Katsura tree is deciduous. It is a smell like caramel, but not everyone is aware of.

yellow leaves in autumn

Katsura tree is a unique to East Asia. In Japan,normally seen in humid mountains, if the condition is good, It will be a big tree of height of 30 meters.For very long pole can be taken, was a material, such as a dugout canoe.

For reference, Katsura tree in the United States of the Hudson River, was across from Japan at the end of the 19th century.

Leaves of Katsura tree is heart-shaped

Katsura tree has beautiful yellow leaves in autumn. Then, similar to the Cercis chinensis, Linden and Marubanoki, its leaves are cute heart-shaped. Its appeal is reviewed, it is growing in popularity. Especially recently,  we have an increasing number of cases to plant as a symbol tree,in the private garden and along the urban dry road.

Katsura trees at the center of dried-up Tokyo

Actually, Katsura tree is not suitable for the small garden and dry area, I am worried about their future.

Katsura that behaved well withstand