Origin

Cercidiphyllum japonicum is a species of flowering tree in the family Cercidiphyllaceae native to China and Japan. Its wood is valued in Japan for lumber and general construction, it is also often used to make gobans (boards for the game Go).

Appearance

Autumn is definitely their best time, when the scent of burnt sugar hangs in the air, often some distance away from the trees themselves. The leaves of this medium-sized tree have a distinctive heart-like shape and turn from green to a wide variety of yellows, reds and pinks.

Fun fact: This tree is also referred to as the Candyfloss Tree due to its falling autumn leaves releasing a fragrant similar to that of caramel.