Cercidiphyllum jap.'Glowball'? - STEM 180 CM, GIRTH 8-10 CM C25

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. The Katsura tree 'Glowball' also has 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

leaves
The deciduous leaves of Katsura tree 'Glowball' 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. 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 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 'Glowball' are smooth, reddish-brown.