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Liquidambar styraciflua

Common name: Sweet Gum Tree

Enjoy the sweet aroma of Liquidambar styraciflua with its unique, spicy-sweet fragrance.

-15 to -20°C
Good for Pollinators

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9cm Pots
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A statuesque deciduous specimen tree grown for its phenomenal colour changing foliage and producing a gum which resembles liquid amber, hence the name. Originating from Eastern America and introduced to the UK in the 17th century this cultivar grows up to 30m tall over 10-20 years, it boasts large glossy light green foliage in spring and darkens to deep green in the summer, turning in autumn to a blaze of colour with red, orange, yellow and purple leaves dancing across the branches. Small inconspicuous flowers appear in spring to excite the pollinators, and these are followed by small round fruits which the birds appreciate too. It prefers lime-free, well-drained soil in sun or partial shade in any aspect. Hardy down to -20 c, extremely low maintenance, with needing little or no pruning (RHS Pruning Group 1). Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer or early autumn.
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Key Information
Latin Name Liquidambar styraciflua 9cm Pot
Common Name Sweet Gum Tree
Hardiness H6 (-15 to -20°C)
Colour Green
Type Tree
Format 9cm Pots
Position Full-Sun, Part-Shade, Part-Sun
Height in Maturity (m) 30.00
Spread in Maturity (m) 8.00
Soil Conditions Clay Loam Sand
Aspect East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
Good for wildlife Yes
Good for pollinators Yes

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