Cercidiphyllum japonicum ‘Claim Jum’

The Katsura is a carefully selected memorial tree, cultivated over four weeks in a specially prepared soil blend that incorporates a small portion of a loved one's or pet's ashes.

Chosen for its beauty, gentle caramel fragrance in autumn, and ability to thrive in British Columbia, it offers a lasting, living place to remember. Delivered across Vancouver and British Columbia at approximately 5-6 feet tall, ready to plant. 

The Katsura tree symbolizes completeness and unity. Its delicate heart-shaped leaves and luminous autumn colour speak to enduring connection and the quiet beauty of a life well lived. In fall, the leaves turn glowing shades of apricot and gold, releasing a subtle caramel fragrance as they drift to the earth, a gentle reminder that sweetness remains, even as seasons change. Graceful and elegant in form, the Katsura stands as a living testament to a soul whose presence brought beauty into the world. Love does not fade; it transforms, taking new shape in memory, in light, and in the turning of the leaves.

Exposure: Full sun to part shade

Foliage Colour: Reddish-pink in spring; fresh green in summer; apricot to golden-yellow in fall

Growth: Moderate

Height: 9.0 m

Spread: 6.0 m

Shape: Upright oval

Soil: Moist, well drained

Location: Best planted in a spacious garden setting with room to mature gracefully, ideally in a slightly sheltered position where its autumn colour and delicate fragrance can be enjoyed near seating areas, pathways, or open lawn vistas.