Cercidiphyllum japonicum 'Rotfuchs' – Cercidiphyllum japonicum 'Rotfuchs'

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Cercidiphyllum japonicum 'Rotfuchs' – Cercidiphyllum japonicum 'Rotfuchs'

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Very striking small to medium size tree, initially with a columnar crown that becomes a narrow oval after some years. The twigs and bark have the grey colour typical of the species. The leaf, however, is somewhat smaller and matt purplish brown. On emerging it is rather brighter and redder, but turns dark in the second half of summer. The leaves feel rather thick and leathery. Autumn colour somewhat orange-brown. As typical for the species, the falling leaf has a pleasantly spicy/cinnamon scent. Thrives in loose, preferably loamy soil. Poor tolerance to drought but thrives well in bright sunlight. The spring leaf is sensitive to night frosts. Was grown by Karl Fuchs from seeds he collected at the Exotenwald at Weinheim.

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Height
8 - 10 m
Crown
columnar to narrow oval, dark, dense crown, capricious growing
Bark and branches
grey, smooth at first, peeling in strips later
Leaf
ovate to nearly round, 4 - 8 cm, matt dark purplish brown
Flowers
inconspicuous, reddish, April, fragrant flowers
Fruits
inconspicuous follicle (on female trees)
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
loose, preferably loamy, not too dry, cannot tolerate drought
Paving
tolerates partial paving
Winter hardiness zone
5 (-28,8 to -23,4 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Application
small gardens, patio gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, feathered tree, multi-stem treem
Origin
Karl Fuchs, Neunkirchen, Germany, 1977
Synonyms
Cercidiphyllum japonicum 'Red Fox'
Clear stem tree feathered tree Multi-stem tree acid soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates partial paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) can withstand wind oval 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres dense crown reddish brown orange/red early sprout average growing non-toxic (usually) Capricious growing Fragrant flowers
Frequently asked questions
Cercidiphyllum japonicum 'Rotfuchs'

Cercidiphyllum japonicum 'Rotfuchs' can eventually reach a height of 8 - 10 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Cercidiphyllum japonicum 'Rotfuchs' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 8 - 10 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Cercidiphyllum japonicum 'Rotfuchs' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Cercidiphyllum japonicum 'Rotfuchs' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Cercidiphyllum japonicum 'Rotfuchs' blooms in april.
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