Tidal wave’ – most weeping of the three: branches start crawling along the ground when they reach it! Very hardy, blue-green in summer and bright red in fall. Glo-Ball Wall/Ceiling owes its peculiarity to a simple design: A glowing hand-blown spherical diffuser hanging off a ceiling or a wall. Unlike most other katsura trees, the Morioka cultivar tends to grow a single trunk. It won’t develop many secondary trunks like the other katsura trees do.

Herkenrode Dwarf’ katsura – Cercidiphyllum japonicum‘Herkenrode Dwarf’, the smallest of all katsura (except for katsura formed as a bonsai!). Only grows to 8 feet (under 2 meters) after 10 years! Night Eagle is one of the most trusted and highly reviewed golf balls on the market, and they are known to last well over 30 hours. This is much longer than many other glow balls on the market, and many golfers have reported that other brands have stopped working after less than 18 holes! Chameleon’ katsura – Cercidiphyllum japonicum‘Chameleon’. Leaves are slightly variegated, with a mottled pattern on younger trees. As the tree ages, the yellow-white variegation shifts towards the outside of the leaf, leaving the center a deeper green color.

These are the varieties most often found in nurseries. Indeed, their size when mature doesn’t exceed 15 feet or 5 meters, which is perfect for most of our gardens!

Glow ball tournaments can be an absolute blast, and a great way to beat the heat during the summer months. They can also provide a new source of income for golf courses who are looking to turn a larger profit. Naturalized all over the world, this species is especially common in the Eastern United States and along the West Coast. In Europe, it’s increasingly adopted as a garden ornamental. Currently, though, most interesting specimens there are found in botanical gardens. In Japan, it’s very common. Glow ball golf is a great way to enjoy the game of golf in a completely different way. By playing at night, golfers are able to beat the heat during the summer, especially in hotter areas.Heronswood Globe’ katsura – Cercidiphyllum japonicum‘Heronswood Globe’, prized by the Royal Horticulture Society for its slow growth, brilliant fall foliage and round-shaped bearing. Smallest of the cultivars, topping out at 15 feet or 5 meters.

The glow ball brand Glow V1 takes the cake when it comes to a clever product name, but their balls tend to not last as long as those produced by Night Eagle, and they will need to be “re activated” with light throughout the round. GLOBALLS caters to everyone's enjoyment, from the little ones to their grandparents, mini golf is a game that anyone can ace. No prior experience is necessary to have a fantastic time, everyone can appreciate the mesmerising artwork and participate in various interactive competitive games.At GLOBALLS, the possibilities for enjoyment are limitless, whether you're ‘blasting’ one of your opponents on our Zootopia course, taking selfies with a glow in the dark Great White or pig racing on the Carnival games, a memorable experience awaits.

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Usually katsura cuttings are prepared, but recently new techniques rely on micro-propagation. Cloning is performed from small portions of the original plant, instead of an entire stem. Sadly, katsura is becoming an endangered plant species in China due to logging and loss of growing habitat. Boyd’s Dwarf’ katsura – Cercidiphyllum japonicum‘Boyd’s dwarf’, aptly named because it will rarely exceed 12 feet (4 meters). Ideal for small gardens. GLOBALLS invites you to embark on an extraordinary adventure within our award-winning fully immersive experience. Choose from four distinct rooms, each offering a unique blend of entertainment, including captivating mini golf courses and engaging games. Every room showcases the artistic brilliance of our in-house team, with eccentric artwork and bespoke decorations that transport you to a realm unlike any other. Through a harmonious combination of vibrant UV lighting, hypnotic scents, and mesmerizing artwork, the entire space comes alive, immersing you in a captivating new world. Katsura varieties are always magnificent and are often very appealing when grown in a garden. There are two main types of Katsura tree. Both come from Japan and Eastern China.