Plant Type

Tree

 

Height Range

6-12', 12-25'

 

Flower Color

n/a

 

Flower Season

n/a

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

Brown

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

 

Water

Very Low, Low, Medium

 

Growth Rate

Fast

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Moist, Dry

 

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Formal, Woodland

 

Accenting Features

Standard, Unusual Shape

 

Seasonal Interest

n/a

 

Location Uses

Entry, Lawn, Parking Strip, Park, Parking Lot, Street Tree

 

Special Uses

Shade Tree, Small Spaces

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Acer platanoides 'Globosum' is a deciduous tree that is slow growing. The leaves have five lobes and are deep green above and paler beneather. This tree is very adaptable and tolerates many soil and enviromental conditions. Some adverse factors are voracious roots, self-sown seedlings, and aphid-caused honeydrew drip and sooty mold.

Planting Instructions: 1. Dig a hole 2 times the width and 1 and 1/2 times the height of the container. 2. Set rootball at ground level. 3. Prepare soil mix of equal parts soil and soil amendment. 4. Backfill with amended soil. 5. Build Basin and water.