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Row of medium-size Globe Cherry trees at Barcham Trees nursery
Globe Cherry
Prunus fruticosa GlobosaAbout this product
Prunus fruticosa Globosa, or Globe Cherry, is a small, round-headed cherry tree grafter at the base and the top of the stem.
Like the other Prunus varieties, the small, single-white flowers appear in early spring. The leaves are small and bright green, turning a fantastic deep red/orange in autumn.
Prunus fruticosa Globosa is a top-worked or grafted tree useful in extremely restricted spaces; its crown will remain rounded and compact throughout its lifetime.
The globe form is produced by grafting a Prunus avium stem onto Colt rootstock and fruticosa Globosa is then grafted at the top. This combination produces a tree with a root system that does not cause pavement heave, has a clear stem of 1.8-2m and a compact and rounded crown.
It is useful to point out that this tree's trunk will not get taller over time; all of the growth will come from the tips of the round crown.
Like all ornamental cherries, this tree is best planted in well-drained soils, as it does not enjoy having its roots set in water. If you have heavy clay soil, consider mound planting this tree or opting for a comparable compact Malus variety.
The Globe cherry is an excellent choice for short avenues and formal gardens where architectural shapes direct the landscape.
It can be clipped to maintain density.
Mature Height: 3-7m
Specifications
- Common names
- Globe Cherry
- Height of tree
- 3-7m
- Soil type
- Well drained, Will tolerate most soil types
- Shape
- Rounded
- Blossom Colour
- White
- Foliage Colour
- Green
- Information Flags
- Good for bees
- Looks good in
- Autumn, Spring
- Location
- Garden
- Genus
- Prunus