A spherical-shaped shrub, often grafted on a stem. This generates a compact growing, small tree with a height to circa 4 m. The understock is usually G. triacanthos f. inermis, which has a grey colour and has fine, shallow fissures. 'Globosa' is a spineless variety. The compound leaf is sometimes pinnate and sometimes twice-pinnate, unfolds late and turns golden yellow in autumn. It is 15 to 20 cm in size. The single leaflets are circa 2 cm. This cultivar does not flower and as a consequence does not bear pods. Tolerant to hard surfaces. Winter hardiness zone: 5a
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usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
loamy soil, sandy soil, calcareous soil
Soil moisture
suitable for dry soil
Paving
tolerates paving
Winter hardiness zone
5a (-28,8 to -26,1 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind, resistant to de-icing salt
Application
tree containers
Shape
clearstem tree
Clear stem treecalcareous soilloamy soilsandy soiltolerates pavinglight-lovingresistant to de-icing saltresistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)suitable for dry soilcan withstand wind3rd size, smaller than 6 metreshalf-open crowngreengreenlate sproutaverage growingFeathered leafAttractive autumn colournon-toxic (usually)Tree for the future
Frequently asked questions
Gleditsia triacanthos 'Globosa'
Gleditsia triacanthos 'Globosa' can eventually reach a height of 2-4 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.
Gleditsia triacanthos 'Globosa' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 2-4 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.
The leaves of Gleditsia triacanthos 'Globosa' turn yellow in autumn.
The right time to plant Gleditsia triacanthos 'Globosa' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Gleditsia triacanthos 'Globosa' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.