Sweet Gum. A broadly conical tree with deeply divided, glossy leaves, turning brilliant orange, red and purple in autumn. Max Height 25m. Max Spread 12m. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Liquidambar styraciflua
A broadly conical tree with deeply divided, glossy leaves, turning brilliant orange, red and purple in autumn.
Additional information
| Generic | Liquidambar |
|---|---|
| Species | styraciflua |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Sweet Gum |
| Flower Colour | |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 25m |
| Family | Hamamelidaceae |
| Spread | 12m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Broadly conical |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | Shelter from cold drying winds |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Specimen |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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