There are all sorts of variations of evergreen spherical trees: in addition to deciduous and woody plants, there are also large and small specimens. This makes it possible for every hobby gardener to plant evergreen spherical trees. We have put together an overview of the most popular items for you here!
ball trees
Evergreen plants decorate the home garden all year round. A wide variety of plants are suitable for this, with spherical trees being particularly popular. The crown of these trees is spherical and thus extremely decorative. Many of these plants are also extremely easy to care for and frugal, which is why they are also ideal for beginners. It is also practical that there are both large and small specimens. As a result, every hobby gardener is sure to find the right ball tree for his garden.
boxwood
One of the most popular spherical trees for the garden or patio is the boxwood. This is not only an eye-catcher, but also extremely easy to care for. Since it grows relatively slowly, it is ideal for locations with little space. It grows and thrives best in the shade or semi-shade, but it also tolerates different site conditions. Although the evergreen boxwood is considered to be robust, it is sensitive to diseases, with various fungi troubling it in particular.
- botanical name: Buxus sempervirens
- Synonyms: common boxwood, boxwood
- Growth height: 200 - 400 cm
- Growth width: 200 - 350 cm
- Location: shade or partial shade
Cherry Laurel Tree
The cherry laurel tree originally comes from Asia and is usually planted as a hedge in local regions. However, since it is very easy to cut, it can also be cultivated as a spherical tree without any problems. In addition to regular pruning, the maintenance effort of the cherry laurel tree is relatively low. It is considered to be extremely easy to care for and only makes low demands on location and soil. The evergreen cherry laurel tree also copes well with competition and can therefore usually be planted under other trees. In any case, it embellishes the garden all year round with its dark green, shiny foliage.
- botanical name: Prunus laurocerasus
- Synonyms: laurel cherry, common laurel cherry
- Growth height: up to 400 cm
- Location: sunny to semi-shady, sheltered from the wind
- Soil: tolerant of lime
notice: The seeds of the laurel cherry are poisonous to humans!
Ball Ginkgo
The spherical ginkgo grows very slowly, making it an ideal candidate for limited locations. It prefers sunny to shady locations and nutrient-rich soil, but is very adaptable. Under optimal conditions, the evergreen ginko adorns the home garden all year round with its exotic foliage. Especially in autumn it becomes a visual eye-catcher, because then its foliage turns bright yellow. The tree also produces fruits and flowers, but these are relatively inconspicuous compared to the foliage. The evergreen ginko is considered to be very robust and easy to care for, but should be additionally watered if it is dry for a long time.
- botanical name: Ginkgo biloba 'Mariken'
- Synonyms: ginko, ginkgo
- Growth height: 150 - 160 cm
- Growth width: about 150 cm
- Location: sunny to shady
- Soil: nutrient-rich soil
notice: The ginkgo does not have to be cut into a spherical shape first, because its crown naturally grows spherical. However, to keep the shape, it should be trimmed regularly over time.
Ball Pine "Pug"
Another candidate for small gardens is the pug pine, which reaches a maximum height of 105 cm. The flat root grows well in normal garden soil and prefers a moderately dry to moist substrate. The spherical dwarf shrub has dark green needles and dark brown cones from June or July. It does particularly well in rock and heather gardens and can be planted both outdoors and in containers.
- botanical name: Pinus mugo
- Synonyms: pug pine, ball pine
- Growth height: 50 - 150 cm
- Growth width: 50 - 150 cm
- Location: sunny to semi-shady
- Soil: normal garden soil
Ball cork fir
Small spherical trees are ideal for small gardens, as is the spherical cork fir. This evergreen coniferous tree grows about four to six centimeters per year and reaches a maximum height of about two meters. It grows particularly densely bushy and heavily branched. It also has decorative cones that are relatively small and brown in color. The spherical cork fir is extremely easy to care for and only needs a little water.
- botanical name: Abies lasiocarpa
- Growth height: 100 - 200 cm
- Growth width: 130 - 150 cm
- Location: sunny to semi-shady
- Soil: normal garden soil
Ball Locust
The spherical black locust is a very vigorous plant, which is why a location with enough space is essential for it. Because both the extent of the crown and the diameter of the trunk increase significantly with advancing age. It thrives best in sunny places with nutrient-rich, well-drained soil. However, it can also be cultivated on clay, sandy or gravel soils. The maintenance effort is manageable: the large spherical locust wants to be fertilized with compost in spring and cut regularly. Watering, on the other hand, is only necessary for freshly planted specimens. With proper care, the large robinia bears its feathery foliage all year round, which turns yellow, golden brown or red in autumn.
- botanical name: Robinia pseudoacacia "Umbraculifera"
- Growth height: up to 400 cm
- Growth width: 400 - 500 cm
- Location: sunny and sheltered from the wind
- Soil: nutrient-rich, well-drained soil
notice: The wood is poisonous to both humans and animals! Particular caution is therefore required, especially with children and pets.
false cypress
False cypresses are very often grown as a hedge, but they can also be cultivated as large spherical trees. For this, however, it has to be cut regularly, especially since the cypress grows 10 to 20 centimeters. There are even special templates to bring the cypress into a spherical shape. But not only the topiary is essential for the large cypress, because a regular pruning is also recommended. This can significantly slow down the process of balding from the inside. However, if the coniferous tree is cared for professionally, it convinces with its dense and compact growth. The color of the foliage can vary depending on the variety, because there are blue, yellow and green false cypresses.
- botanical name: Chamaecyparis
- Growth height: up to 20 m
- Location: sunny, can also cope with partial shade
- Soil: not too calcareous
- hardy: yes, protect young specimens from frost
false cypress
notice: All parts of the cypress plant are poisonous! Even repeated touching can have a toxic effect and can irritate the skin and mucous membranes.
Dwarf Arborvitae
If you only have little space available, you don't have to do without ball trees! Because small trees like the evergreen dwarf arborvitae do not need much space. This is suitable for outdoor cultivation, but can also be planted in pots. The conifer originally comes from the Sichote-Alin Mountains in East Siberia and is therefore frost-hardy. The small tree has no soil requirements, as it does well in both sandy and heavy soils. Only waterlogging is not good for the tree, which is why this should always be avoided.
- botanical name: Thuja occidentalis
- Synonyms: Siberian dwarf arborvitae, fan juniper
- Growth height: up to 100 cm
- Growth width: up to 150 cm
- Location: sunny to semi-shady
