In order for a spherical maple to meet the high expectations as a representative house tree, important criteria must be observed when planting. These guidelines provide concrete answers to important questions about the correct planting technique for Acer platanoides "Globosum".

Maple can be planted out all year round

When is it time to plant the maple?

As his profile tells us, spherical maple is a refined Norway maple. The tree nursery supplies the deciduous trees ready-made with trunks, spherical crowns and root balls. This has the advantage that you can plant your new gem throughout the year. The only requirement for choosing the right date is frost-free weather.

Which location does a globosum wish for?

A pronounced location tolerance characterizes the spherical maple. The representative tree shows its most beautiful side under the following conditions:

  • Sunny to partially shaded position
  • Normal garden soil, preferably sandy-loamy to loamy-clayey
  • Well drained with no risk of waterlogging
  • Preferably calcareous

On the other hand, a spherical maple does not like acidic, boggy-wet soil or a place in the front yard on the north side.

What is particularly important when planting?

A spacious planting pit, the right planting depth and extensive watering afterwards are the pillars for a successful planting. How to do it right:

  • Dig a hole twice the size of the root ball
  • Submerge the potted bale in water until no more air bubbles rise
  • Stuff and place in the center of the pit
  • Enrich the excavation with a third of compost and 100 grams of horn shavings
  • Fill in the substrate, press and water

It is important to note that the previous planting depth is maintained. If a maple comes too deep into the ground, the roots receive significantly less oxygen than before. Ultimately, the roots stop working and the entire maple tree withers away as it grows.

Abundant and regular watering is crucial on the day of planting and in the following weeks. Run the water directly onto the root disk. A small pouring rim ensures that the maple can use all of the irrigation water.

tips

When water pipes, surface collectors for geothermal heat and supply lines run through the garden soil, planting trees often causes gardeners a headache. Globe maple 'Globosum' is a good choice from this perspective because it thrives as heart roots. In normal garden soil, the roots spread out more and rarely reach a depth of more than 80 cm.

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