Cercidiphyllum japonicum Katsura

A medium-size deciduous tree that has a full, dense, pyramidal habit when young and great variability with age including low stiff arching branches.  In cultivation, it will reach heights of 40-60' tall with a spread of 25-60' wide.

The bark is shaggy on old trunks, with loose ends. 

Plant this tree in the full sun in moist, organically rich, well-drained soil, while protecting it from strong wind and the hot afternoon sun.  It requires ample water for establishment.  New leaves are reddish purple, mature to green and then the leaves turn apricot yellow in the fall before falling off.  The decaying fall leaves smell like caramel/burnt sugar or cotton candy.