(上:外城家のカツラの夏と秋の様子|Above: Sotojo Family Katsura Tree in Summer and Autumn)

推定樹齢(Estimated Age)     不明(Unknown)
幹周合計(Circumference)          6.00m
樹高(Height)             22.00m

 カツラの葉はハート型に似た円形が特徴的で、秋には黄色く紅葉します。落葉は甘い香り(ワタアメのにおいに似ている)がします。成長すると主幹が折れ、株立ちするものが多いが、このカツラは、主幹が一本の幹になっており、見応えのある巨木となっています。道路からも見えますが、近くでご覧になる場合は、畑の中にあるので所有者の許可が必要です。

  The leaves of katsura trees are characterized by their round heart shape. They turn yellow with the autumn chill, and produce a sweet scent like cotton candy after they have fallen. As a katsura tree grows, its trunk often splits into several segments that continue to grow in a cluster. This tree's trunk retained its shape, making it a unique and beautiful specimen.

  The Sotojo Family katsura tree is visible from the road. If you would like to see it up close, you will need the permission of the Sotojo Family to enter their field.