Prunus fruticosa 'Globosa' StandardOrigin: South eastern Europe to Siberia. Deciduous shrub with surprisingly short branches; when grafted at the top it will form a spherical crown which remains regular without pruning. Elliptic leaves, 5-6cm long, 2-3cm wide, dark green. White flowers, single, in April. Fruit: not abundant, similar to red cherries, edible. Requires fairly fertile soil, moist and also calcareous.
ShapeStandard
Growth SpeedSlow
ExposureSun, Half Shade
Minimum Temperature-25 °C
Flowering MonthsApril
Soil TypeDrained, Neutral, Humid, Calcareous
Leaf PersistenceDeciduous
Leaf ColorGreen
Flower Colorwhite
Maximum Height600 cm
Maximum Width600 cm
Characteristics
Size Class3° Size (h < 10 m)