Ueno Yama
This is a surprisingly hardy tree unlike the katsura of which it has similarities to but most consider this cultivar superior from . Although some say it buds early and that can cause problems in areas of late frost,I have not found this to be the case but thought I would warn you anyway. It has just the best spring color and for those wanting a good orange fall color that is rare in the JM world this cultivar is for you. As I said late frost folks should always be careful with cultivars from the Katsura group but if you like them as i do this a truly superior tree in every way..both vigorous and hardy.
Cultivar rating *****
Area Suitability ***
Color:
Spring; yellow / green
Summer; green
Fall; orange
Size; 8 - 10'