Maple Globusum (acanthus) has about 155 species of plants, mainly growing in the temperate zones of both hemispheres of the Earth. Some of the species are endemic and are found only in Central Asia and the Mediterranean.
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Shrubs or trees of the named species may have falling, simple, complex (rarely), long-leaved leaves, which look especially impressive in the autumn season in tandem with fruit - lionfish. Almost every type of plant causes interest among landscape designers and is in demand among decorators.
Surprisingly, some species of these plants are suitable for growing even in flower pots.
The peculiarity of the maple of the "globe" is the leaves cut by the veins forming an unusual texture, in the form of a beautiful picture. In addition, people's attention is attracted by the shape of the tree leaf , and color, and the originality of inflorescences and fruits, and an amazing pattern of bark. Almost all species without exception are good melliferous plants.
It is noted that the maple "globe" in landscape design is used from the first steps in the development of gardening.
Botanical certificate
The named trees are deciduous, capable of growing up to 6 meters up and 4-5 meters in volume, forming a dense wide-round crown, which is preserved without the need for pruning. Young branches with a smooth reddish-gray bark, the trunk is darker, brownish, in some species almost black, finely indented with cracks.
Leaves are large, consisting of 5-7 lobes, capable of reaching 18 cm in length. In autumn, they take the characteristic maple color - orange-yellow. The flowering period begins even before the leaves bloom and lasts for several weeks. Few people know, but this maple blossoms yellowish-green flowers with a fragrant aroma. The maple's globosum fruit is a lionfish, which, when ripe, takes on a brown color. Flowering tree is decorative and gives the landscape a special look.
The group of plants growing in central Russia is winter hardy. Maple is not demanding on the level of humidity and soil fertility, but it critically responds to stagnation of groundwater in the ground and a high level of salinity. The tree normally withstands transplanting and grows calmly in urban conditions, is characterized by wind resistance.
Reproduction occurs by grafting the main species into the stem or root neck. The height of the specimen directly depends on the height of the stem in which they were vaccinated.
Globus Zoom Care
The plant is shade tolerant, but the greater the age of the tree, the higher its need for light. Although the globosum is not particularly demanding on soils, it does not grow for long on unfavorable soil.
It reacts favorably to top dressing. When fertilizing a tree, be sure to follow the rules of fertilizing, trying to avoid increasing the level of concentration of the soil solution.
Processing with special protective equipment is not required, since the tree is not affected by pests and diseases.
Distinctive features of trees
Maple Globus Zoom is one of the favorite tree species for use as a supplement in landscape gardening and landscape design. In decorative gardening, wood is especially appreciated:
- for its large size, which allows it to be used as a single element of landscape design or included in compositions;
- lush, dense crown;
- slender trunk;
- beautiful ornamental foliage.
Thanks to an exceptionally beautiful contrasting autumn outfit, maple is used to design alleys, stalls, lawns, looks contrasting against conifers.
The use of the maple “globe”, a photo of which you can see in our article, in tapeworms, alleys, and ordinary plantings, allows you to highlight a certain area of the landscape.
Maple is the best tree, acting as an accent plant in the tree-shrub group. Regular-style maple parks look unrivaled.