Cercidiphyllum jap.'Glowball'? - 30-40 CM C2

Description
The Katsura tree 'Glowball' (Cercidiphyllum japonicum) is an umbrella-shaped, picturesque, dense, roundish large shrub or tree that produces red flowers. They appear in April. These produce greenish fruits. The Katsura tree 'Glowball' also bears matt, roundish, green leaves. The copper-brown, bright red shoots are also an interesting sight. Its bark is dark grey, longitudinally furrowed.

Bulletpoints
* picturesque large shrub or tree * red-brown shoots * attractive orange-yellow autumn colouring * copper-brown to bright red shoots * Flood-tolerant, partially overbuildable

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Katsura tree 'Glowball's are green, roundish, matt. Copper-brown to bright red shoots. Katsura tree 'Glowball' 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 'Glowball' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Katsura tree 'Glowball' is umbrella-shaped, picturesque, dense and rounded in structure and has an opaque crown. Slow-growing.

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 red flowers appear in April.

Use
Privacy screen, solitary, ornamental shrub, park

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