Recently, new variegated varieties (ow that’s a throat-twister) have appeared that are of interest. 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. Night golf tournaments can be held safely at golf courses with proper planning, and all water hazards as well as other dangerous areas should be marked off or clearly lit. Oftentimes, golf courses will only make night golf tournaments available to members of the golf course who are very familiar with its layout to avoid any mix-ups or issues. Several varieties are “weeping” trees, in that the branches droop down to the ground. You might be more familiar with the weeping willow in this respect. Glow balls will not fly as far as regular golf balls, and players will notice a one to two club distance loss when using them. This is due to their construction and higher compression core which is designed to protect the electrical elements inside the golf ball.

The softer cores in regular golf balls compress and “squish” more at impact, in turn releasing off the club face with more energy and speed. While LED golf balls will not fly as far, the harder core is necessary to ensure the equipment stays working and is able to properly light a ball for an entire round of golf. Red Fox’ katsura – Cercidiphyllum japonicum‘Rot fuchs’, all leaves are tinted with an elegant bronze color, whether green-bronze in summer and orange-bronze in fall. This is the one you should target if you can only plant one, for its outlandish red-violet hues. 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. Putting is one of the toughest parts of glow golf, as greens can be nearly impossible to read with a flashlight. Golf courses can prepare for night golf events by cutting the pins toward the center of the greens in flat areas, while more mischievous greenskeepers will leave tougher pin placements on the course for night golfers. What sets GLOBALLS apart is its unrivalled distinctiveness; we take pride in offering an exceptional and one-of-a-kind experience tailored to all ages and abilities. Whether you’re a family looking for a day of ‘fun for everyone’, a couple searching for the perfect first date selfie or a group of work friends looking for a bit of friendly competition – we have the course for you!

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.

There are stunning varieties that have a lot to offer. Especially considering how easy it is to care for! Though both japonicum and magnificum can be grown as bonsai, the latter is easier to control and care for. Cercidiphyllum articulum – Covered much of North America around 60 million years ago. Fossils have been found in Montana showing these leaves!Aureum’ katsura – Cercidiphyllum japonicum‘Aureum’, amazing brilliant yellow throughout the summer. In spring, young leaves are purple-green, similar to those of purple hazel. 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. Other weeping varieties include those that have the name ‘Pendulum’. Unlike the Morioka, they tend to grow multiple trunks which also makes for a very nice result. Cercidiphyllum crenatum – Was widely spread across much of Europe, East Asia and especially North America. It thrived around 25 million years ago.