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

Description
The Katsura tree 'Rotfuchs' (Cercidiphyllum japonicum) is an umbrella-shaped, picturesque, pyramidal large shrub or tree that produces scarlet-red flowers with a pleasant fragrance. They appear from April to May. The Katsura tree 'Rotfuchs' also has matt, roundish, dark red leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich, sandy, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of around 6 metres and grows to around 4 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* picturesque large shrub or tree * fragrant flowers * attractive orange-yellow autumn colouring

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Katsura tree 'Rotfuchs' are dark red, roundish, matt. Katsura tree 'Rotfuchs' turns bright orange-yellow in autumn.

Bark
Longitudinally furrowed bark.

Spread
Japan.

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

Growth
Katsura tree 'Rotfuchs' is an umbrella-shaped, pyramidal, picturesque large shrub or tree. It usually reaches a height of 4 - 6 m and is approx. 3 - 4 m wide. Slow growing. Usually grows 15 - 25 cm per year.

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 ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

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

Flower
The scarlet-red flowers appear from April to May. They are pleasantly fragrant.

Use
Privacy screen, solitary, ornamental shrub, park

Shoots
The shoots of Cercidiphyllum japonicum 'Rotfuchs' are smooth.