Cercidiphyllum jap. 'Pendulum' - 30-40 CM C5

Description
The Katsura tree 'Pendulum' (Cercidiphyllum japonicum) is an umbrella-shaped, picturesque, overhanging large shrub or tree that produces red flowers. They appear in April. These produce greenish fruits. The Katsura tree 'Pendulum' also has matt, roundish green leaves. The copper-brown shoots are also an interesting sight. Its bark is dark grey and longitudinally furrowed. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich, sandy, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 12 m and grows to approx. 7 m wide.

Bulletpoints
* picturesque large shrub or tree * red-brown shoots * attractive orange-yellow autumn colouring * copper-brown shoots * can be partially overgrown

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Katsura tree 'Pendulum's are green, roundish, matt. Copper-brown shoots. Katsura tree 'Pendulum' turns bright orange-yellow in autumn.

Bark
Dark grey, longitudinally furrowed bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Japan.

Frost hardiness
The Katsura tree 'Pendulum' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Umbrella-shaped, picturesque, overhanging.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Cut and saw wounds as well as broken branches should be treated with a wound sealant as soon as possible to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Flower
The red flowers appear in April.

Use
Privacy screen, solitary, ornamental shrub, park

Shoots
The shoots of Cercidiphyllum japonicum 'Pendulum' are smooth, reddish-brown.