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Liquidambar styraciflua

This sweet gum species is grown primarily for its attractive appearance and strong autumnal leaf colours.

Liquidambar styraciflua liquidambar trees for sale

  • 13-year pot-grown tree £39.95
    In a 7L pot
    Very large size (4m-7m after 10 years)
  • 23-year pot-grown tree £49.95
    In a 12L pot
    Very large size (4m-7m after 10 years)
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How to grow

These trees are raised from seed so there should be plenty of natural variation in the intensity of the autumn colours.

This species originates from low-lying swamp areas of the south eastern United States. It does best in moist but free draining soils.

To get the best autumn colours plant in a sheltered location in full sun.

Liquidambar styraciflua characteristics

  • Gardening skillBeginner
  • Attractive featuresAttractive tree / plantAttractive barkAutumn foliage colour
  • Growth habitUpright
  • Height after 10 years3m-5m / 10ft-16ft
  • SunlightPrefers full sun
  • PruningLight prune
  • Growth rateFast
  • Site conditionsFree-draining site
  • Leaf colour - autumnOrange / Red
  • Country of originUnited States
  • Annual cycleDeciduous