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Slender Silhouette

Liquidambar styraciflua
Slender Silhouette has received the RHS Award of Garden Merit

All Liquidambar trees tend to have a fairly upright habit, but as its name suggests, Slender Silhouette has a particularly narrow columnar appearance.

In autumn the leaves take on yellow, red and purple hues.

Slender Silhouette liquidambar trees for sale

  • 3-year pot-grown tree £74.00
    In a 12L pot
    Very large size (4m-7m after 10 years)
Next deliveries

Order now for delivery from week commencing 7th October for pot grown trees or December for bare-root or mixed tree orders.

How to grow

To achieve the best autumn leaf colours this tree should be planted in full sun in a neutral or slightly acidic moist soil.

Slender Silhouette is one of the faster-growing Liquidambar varieties.

History

Slender Silhouette was discovered as a chance seedling in Tennessee, USA.

Slender Silhouette characteristics

  • Gardening skillBeginner
  • AwardsRHS AGM (current) - 2012
  • Attractive featuresAttractive tree / plantAttractive barkAutumn foliage colour
  • Growth habitColumnar / Fastigiate
  • Height after 10 years3m-5m / 10ft-16ft
  • SunlightPrefers full sun
  • PruningLight prune
  • Growth rateFast
  • Site conditionsSheltered siteFree-draining site
  • Leaf colourGreen
  • Leaf colour - autumnBronze / Purple
  • Country of originUnited States
  • Annual cycleDeciduous

What will it look like?

Illustrative example of a pot-grown tree of this variety as supplied. Approximate girth: 6/8cm. We try to keep all pot-grown trees down to about 1.5m as supplied, but some may be larger. Trees should reach their mature height after about 10 or more years.

Liquidambar Slender Silhouette sweet gum

This variety description was researched and written by Orange Pippin staff. Last checked: 2023.