Cercidiphyllum japonicum Glowball ('Jww4'PBR)
katsura [Glowball]
A shrub or multi-stemmed small, deciduous tree to a height of 4m at the very most. Sometimes they are often grafted at the base to give the round appearence. Others are grafted to give a clear stem. Foliage is heart-shaped and turns from green to shades of yellow and orange in autumn. Fallen leaves smell of burnt sugar or candy floss
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Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Red | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Orange Yellow | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or North–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Cercidiphyllaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Cercidiphyllum are large deciduous trees with kidney-shaped to ovate leaves, often bronze when young, and colouring well in the autumn; flowers inconspicuous
- Name status
Trade
How to grow
Cultivation
Best grown in a woodland setting; the leaves may be damaged by late frosts. Gives the best autumn colour in neutral or acid soil but will grow in alkaline soil too. See tree cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by basal or semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Patio and container plants
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus
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