Norway maple spherical shape. "holly maples". Care and landing

Of course, maple cannot be taken solely as decorative tree. North America cannot imagine a dessert without maple syrup, and in some countries its leaves are used to make dolma. However, few plants enhance a garden quite like the globular Norway maple.

MATERIALS

• maple graft
• maple rootstock
• dressing tape

INSTRUMENTS

• secateurs
• sharp garden knife

Step 1

In early spring, cut cuttings from the maple scion. Before grafting, the cuttings should be stored at a temperature of about 0ºС. Tie them in bundles, wrap them in wet sphagnum and put them in open bags with air access and moisture evaporation. Place them in the basement, under the snow, or in the refrigerator. The cuttings should not dry out; make sure they don't get moldy or sprout. Globular maple is grafted onto boles different heights. It can also be grafted into the root neck - then it looks like a ball lying on the ground. It is most effective to use stems from 2 to 4 m.

Step 2

Make a cut on the maple rootstock where the bud is.

Step 3

Make a cut of the kidney with a shield on the scion. Pay attention to the position of the hands.

Step 4

Carry the cut kidney on a knife. If she fell to the ground or touched the skin, you will have to make another one. Insert a shield with a scion bud into the place of the cut on the rootstock. If the shield is somewhat narrower than the cut area, it is not placed in the middle, but shifted to one of the edges.

Step 5

Tie the graft with a fixing tape. The first turn is fixing.

Step 6

Make the next winding in a spiral, leaving the kidney area uncovered. Secure the ribbon at the top with a knot.

The most common problem with ornamental trees is that they are too big size crowns of an adult plant. But there are many varieties of trees that grow without pruning and special shaping into a neat ball.

Consultant: Victoria Roy, private landscape designer

Decorative maple shapes

Wonderful varieties are undeservedly uncommon among us. field maple, Acer campestre 'Rozi' and 'Nanum'. Its leaves are 3-5-lobed, soft outlines, smaller than those of Norway maple, yellow-red in dissolution, dark green in summer, very beautiful bright yellow in autumn.

In varietal maples, the crown is almost spherical or broadly ovoid, as in Acer campestre ‘Elsrijk’, dense, without special pruning. The height and width of an adult tree is 3.5-5 m, depending on the height of the graft (usually about 2 m in western nurseries). The tree is very frost-resistant, unpretentious and drought-resistant. It can tolerate partial shading, although light-requiring. Responsive to watering and fertilizing. Used in alley, group and single landing on the lawn, for topiary cutting. From non-standard (bushy) forms, excellent hedges are obtained. Field maple forms a good backdrop for flowering trees and shrubs.

For larger plots and landing along the alleys, it is also perfect globular grade Norway maple Acer platanoides ‘Globosum’. The characteristic five-lobed leaves are bronze when blooming in spring, then dark green, and turn yellow-orange in autumn.

This hardy tree grows on any fertile soil, does not tolerate flooding and salinity, is wind-resistant and durable. May need sanitary and thinning pruning in early spring.

White Blooming Balls

Plant an excellent variety in the area bird cherry Prunus padus ‘Nana’. The height of this small tree with a dense spherical crown is from 3 to 4 m. The branches are matte brown in color, emit the aroma of bitter almonds. The leaves are rather small, oval, dark green in summer, orange-red to crimson in autumn. In May, the entire tree is covered with fragrant, white flowers in drooping racemes. Later, clusters of edible, black-red fruits are formed. Very undemanding to soil plant, tolerates temporary dryness, very frost-resistant.

In terms of drought resistance and undemanding nature, a rare tree can be compared with false acacia locust, or, as it is called, white locust. Previously, the variety was often used in landscaping. Robinia Robinia ‘Umbraculifera’- small tree with correct spherical crown, rather slow growing. Over the years, the branches become beautifully curved, which is especially visible in the leafless state.

Decorators love this tree for its exotic crown appearance. It looks very nice on the lawn as an architectural living element, as well as in the alley planting along the roads. It practically does not need pruning, with the exception of removing damaged or thickening branches.

For small gardens choose a tree with a regular, spherical, very dense crown - shrub cherry Prunus eminens ‘Umbraculifera’. The height of the tree depends on the height of the graft. In spring, it is covered with many white flowers, the foliage is small, glossy. Like all cherries, it is photophilous, prefers fertile, moderately moist soils.

To prevent pest damage, early spring treatment with systemic fungicides and insecticides is recommended. The stem and the grafting site must be protected from spring burns and cracking of the bark with a cane or nonwovens. Pruning - sanitary and light thinning in early spring. Can be great decoration flower beds or lawn, also grown in large containers on the terrace or near the porch.

For central and southern regions Ukraine is a great variety catalpa bignonioides Catalpa bignonioides ‘Nana’. Large bright green leaves give the tree a southern flavor. This variety almost does not form flowers, and therefore fruits. In youth, the crown is ideally spherical, in an adult tree it looks like a wide umbrella.

Relic exotic

For collectors, a variety can be recommended. relic tree Ginkgo biloba Ginkgo biloba ‘Globus’. original plant natural look, often called a living fossil, originally from China, is very beautiful, but too large for a personal plot.

Varietal ginkgo, retaining all the attractive features and original fan-shaped foliage, has a compact, beautiful crown. For all its uniqueness, this is a fairly stable and durable tree that places low demands on the place of growth.

The plant prefers sunny areas protected from cold and dry winds and moderate watering. Practically does not get sick and is not damaged by pests.

platanoides "Globosum"

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With a small crown, very slow growing, up to 7 (-10) m high and 5 (W) m wide, resistant to pollution environment tree for planting in alleys; without pruning, it forms an even, very dense spherical crown, which in adult trees takes on a flatter shape. The leaves are opposite, red-brown during blooming, later bright light green, up to 20 cm wide, with five to seven lobes, serrated, with milky juice; wintering buds are red or red-violet. Description:

The size:	Height up to 5 m, depending on the height of the inoculation, width 3-5 m
small tree with a dense spherical crown, gradually becomes wider, in the form of a disk, propagated by grafting onto the main species, the height depends very much on the height of the graft,
Flowers / fruits:	Flowers yellowish-green, in corymbose inflorescences. The fruits of the lionfish are unattractive
Leaves:	Five-lobed, appear at the end of April, orange-red when blooming, golden yellow in summer in the sun, light green in the shade and in the lower part of the crown, yellow in autumn
Root system:	Shallow, highly branched, sensitive to soil compaction
Light requirements:	Sun, Penumbra
Winter hardiness:	Zone 4
Growing conditions:	Shade-tolerant, rather demanding on soil fertility, poor, sandy, and acidic substrates are not suitable. Does not tolerate stagnant moisture and salinity. Well maintains city conditions, it is wind-resistant. It is not recommended to prune in the fall

Globular maple is a deciduous tree from the Maple family. In nature, this subspecies does not occur, as it is a decorative grafted form. Like all Norway maples, globular maples have the same common features and properties. The life span of these trees is up to 200 years.

It is known that maple is a traditional Canadian tree. Maple is not only an ornamental tree. In many countries, most dessert items are served with maple syrup. And dolma lovers often use Maple leaves instead of grapes.

Maple - woody plant has many species and subspecies.

The most common species is Norway maple. This species is the most common in the world. It has a wide application in various fields, including traditional medicine. Even in ancient times, the American Indians "tamed" maple. They made various medicines and sweets from maple sap.

Bright representatives of the holly maple are spherical maples.

Feature of ball maple:

• This is a grafted form of maple, of small height. The height of such a tree rarely exceeds 8 meters.
• Globular maples - trees immune to pollution, intended for decoration of gardens, parks, squares and alleys.
• Their crown is a hemisphere up to 5 meters wide.
• These trees grow slowly, forming a crown at the level at which they were grafted. Does not require pruning.
• On its own, the tree forms a beautiful dense, closed spherical crown.

Tree Features:

• Maple spherical is very demanding on the quality of the soil. This plant does not like stony soils, sand and salt marshes.
• It does not tolerate stagnant moisture and depleted soil.
• Easily endures winter and low temperatures. Withstands cold temperatures reaching -40 degrees, early and prolonged frosts.
• Loves the light, but adapts easily to partial shade.

The main growth of the tree occurs in the first years.

After 10 years of life, the globular maple strengthens its root system. This type of tree has very powerful and deep roots. The wood of this maple is strong and wind resistant. It can reach up to 1 meter in diameter. The color of the bark is almost black, with small cracks.

Like all trees of this family, leaves are their distinguishing feature. The leaves of any Norway maple are five-lobed, on one petiole. At the base, the leaves are heart-shaped, and the notches between the lobes are rounded. The top of the leaves is thinly pointed. The upper side of the leaves is glossy.

Norway maple spherical has the ability to bloom. Its flowers are small, greenish-yellow erect corymbs on short peduncles. Flowers are 8 to 13 mm in diameter. The flowering period is from April to July, depending on the climatic conditions of growth.

After flowering, in the place of inflorescences, fruits appear in the form of a lionfish with an obtuse angle.

Summer leaf color is green or dark green. By autumn, maple leaves of this species become intensely yellow and orange. Wintering buds are red.

These trees are valued for their wide, beautiful crown, ease of care, and ease of cultivation.

There are several popular varieties globular maple:

• Golden Globe - the most rare variety globular maple, with golden foliage. Great addition for landscape gardens.
• Cleveland - a maple with a wide round crown, with a high trunk (against the background of generally accepted measurements of a spherical maple). The flowers have a fruity aroma.
• Columnare is a medium height tree with a small rounded crown. If you do not cut the crown, then with the age of the tree it becomes conical.
• Crimson King is a tall maple with a rounded crown. It differs from other species in dark, burgundy leaves and bright orange flowers.
• Crimson Sentry - maple tall with red leaves. At the beginning of growth, it has an elongated crown shape, which later transforms into a spherical one.
• Deborah is a medium-sized tree with unusual leaves with wavy edges. The leaves of this globular maple are first painted in purple color, then turn green.
• Drummondii is a short tree with a wide crown. Leaves are edged with white. In youth, the crown is pyramidal, eventually turning into a ball. In practice, this variety does not bloom, propagating by cuttings. Slowly developing.
• Emerald Queen is a medium-sized maple with bronze-pink leaves when blooming. The crown is initially ovoid, eventually turning into a ball.
• Faassen "s Black - maple with a wide crown, flattened on top. The leaves are dark purple.
• Globosum is a small maple with a dense spherical crown. Grows slowly. The flowers are fragrant. It tolerates frequent changes in growth sites. Adapted to high and low temperatures.
• Royal Red is a medium-sized tree with leaves of original color that are red when blooming, turning dark red over time.

Planting is best done in autumn or spring in fertile soil. The optimal distance between seedlings will be 2-4 meters. If you plan to create a maple hedge, then planting - no more than 1.5 meters. Planting holes should be well loosened. Their size: 50x50 centimeters, at least 50 centimeters deep.

breeds this species maple way:

1. Cuttings.
2. Seeds.
3. Grafting (for decorative forms).

After planting care is required. It is advisable to use urea, superphosphates and in the spring. Sometimes you should loosen the soil and monitor the regularity of watering in the dry season.

Periodically, it is required to inspect trees and remove diseased and dry branches.

Globular maple is afraid of the following pests:

• Maple whitefly.
• Mealybug.
• Leaf weevil.

To protect trees from pests, it is recommended to use blue vitriol, karbofos, chlorophos and nitrafen. In case of damage to the plant by coral spotting, it is urgent to remove the affected branches, lubricating the sections with garden pitch.

Maple is widely used in human life. In addition to decorative load, globular maple, when using juice, leaves, bark, has the following useful properties:

• Choleretic.
• Diuretic.
• Painkiller.
• Wound healing.
• Astringent.
• Antipyretic.
• Tonic.
• Antiemetic.
• Antibacterial.
• Anti-inflammatory.

The benefits of using maple as a raw material for folk recipes huge.

No wonder maple was valued by Indian tribes. It has a positive effect on the state of human health, energizing, eliminating joint pain, relieving inflammatory process, enhancing wound healing, enhancing the effect of medicines, strengthening the immune system.

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Globular maple (platanoides "Globosum")

With a small crown, very slow growing, reaching 7 (-10) m in height and 5 (W) m in width, a tree immune to environmental pollution for planting in avenues; without pruning, it forms an even, very dense spherical crown, which in adult trees takes on a flatter shape. The leaves are opposite, red-brown during blooming, later bright light green, up to 20 cm wide, with five to seven lobes, serrated, with milky juice; wintering buds are red or red-violet.

Size: Globular maple (platanoides "Globosum")

Height up to 5 m, depending on the height of the inoculation, width 3-5 m

Description: Globular maple (platanoides "Globosum")

A small tree with a dense spherical crown, gradually becoming wider, in the form of a disk, propagated by grafting onto the main species, the height depends very much on the height of the graft

Flowers/Fruits: Globular maple (platanoides "Globosum")

Flowers yellowish-green, in corymbose inflorescences. The fruits of the lionfish are unattractive

Leaves: Globular maple (platanoides "Globosum")

Five-lobed, appear at the end of April, orange-red when blooming, golden yellow in summer in the sun, light green in the shade and in the lower part of the crown, yellow in autumn

Root System: Globular maple (platanoides "Globosum")

Shallow, highly branched, sensitive to soil compaction

Light requirements:
Sun, Penumbra

Winter hardiness:
Zone 4

Growing conditions:
Shade-tolerant, rather demanding on soil fertility, poor, sandy, and acidic substrates are not suitable. Does not tolerate stagnant moisture and salinity. Well maintains city conditions, it is wind-resistant. It is not recommended to prune in the fall.