What soil does Globe Norway maple grow in?

It tolerates these soils: average garden soil, clay, sandy, calcareous.

Is Globe Norway maple hardy?

Hardy down to -34 °C (USDA zone 4, RHS H7). It gets through winter in every part of the country.

How far from the house should Globe Norway maple be planted?

Plant it at least 5 m from buildings. Keep it at least 2.5 m from paving.

When does Globe Norway maple flower?

Flowering: April, yellow, green.

How much water does Globe Norway maple need?

Water need: medium. Drought tolerance: medium.

Globe Norway maple

Acer platanoides 'Globosum'

Globe Norway maple (Acer platanoides 'Globosum') is a small tree. Light: full sun, part shade. Hardy down to -34 °C. Drought tolerance: medium.

Illustration of Globe Norway maple — An illustration of the typical shape of the mature plant, not a photo.

What it's good for, and what it isn't

A Norway maple grafted on a tall stem whose dense, dark green crown stays a regular ball without pruning and widens into a flattened globe with age. It grows slowly, turns golden yellow in autumn and is happy in most soils, including limy ones. Bear in mind that over decades the crown can reach 5 to 6 metres across, and little will grow beneath it because of the deep shade and shallow roots.

Watch out for

It is susceptible to verticillium wilt, which can make single branches or the whole crown die back suddenly. In hot, dry, paved sites the leaf edges can scorch in summer, and the bark of the young trunk can crack in winter or summer sun, so shade the trunk in the first years and water during drought. Powdery mildew and leaf spots also occur but are mostly cosmetic.

Key facts

Light: Full sun, Part shade
Water need: Medium
Care: Low
Size after 10 years: 4 m × 3 m
Hardiness: down to -34 °C
Foliage: Deciduous
Flowering: J F M A M J J A S O N D April, yellow, green

All details

Group	Small tree
Light	Full sun, Part shade
Size after 10 years	4 m × 3 m
Ultimate size	4.5–7 m × 4.5–7 m
Hardiness	down to -34 °C (USDA 4, RHS H7)
Soil	Average garden soil, Clay, Sandy, Calcareous
Foliage	Deciduous
Flowering	April, yellow, green
Water need	Medium
Drought tolerance	Medium
Maintenance	Low
Root aggressiveness	Medium
Suckering	no
Spreading	Low
Distance from buildings	at least 5 m
Distance from paving	at least 2.5 m
Litter	not typical
Planting distance	500 cm
For dogs	no data
For cats	no data
For children	no data
Typical price	no data

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Data updated: October 17, 2026 · How our data is made

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