About
Cercidiphyllum japonicum Glowball ('Jww4'PBR) is a small, deciduous tree or shrub that typically reaches a maximum height of 4 meters. This plant can be found with a rounded form, often achieved through grafting at the base, or with a clear stem. The leaves are heart-shaped and transition from green to vibrant yellows and oranges in the fall. When the leaves drop, they emit a fragrance reminiscent of burnt sugar or cotton candy.
About the genus
Cercidiphyllum consists of sizable deciduous trees characterized by their kidney-shaped to oval leaves, which tend to have a bronze hue in their youth and display vibrant autumn colors. The flowers of this genus are generally not prominent.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, North-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
- Plant type
- Trees, Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 2.5-4 metres
- Spread
- 2.5-4 metres
- Time to full height
- 10-20 years
- Suggested uses
- Architectural, Patio and container plants, Cottage and informal garden
- Fragrance
- Foliage
Care notes
- 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
- Pruning
- Pruning group 1
- Propagation
- Propagate by basal or semi-hardwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to honey fungus