Index : Ornamental Trees & Shrubs : Ornamental Trees : LIQUIDAMBAR Liquidambar styraciflua, Sweet Gum

Suitable for any normal soil and position and  Ultimate Height 80ft (24m) Exposed/Windy     Damp Shade Av. Growth/Year* 1ft (30cm) Dry Shade Wet Sites Native Coastal Areas Evergreen Chalky Soil

Excellent deciduous fast growing foliage tree with large maple-like leaves mid-green in spring and summer, turning to glorious orange, red and purple in autumn. Young shoots often have interesting corky wings. Prefers neutral to acid soil, but is lime tolerant given a good depth of soil. Makes an excellent specimen tree. TREE 20ft x 10ft (6m x 3m) in 20 years, ultimate height 80ft x 40ft (24m x 12m).

Price per plant for   1+ 5+  Pg  2-3ft 60-90cm £3.49 £3.25 Pg = Pot grown. Av. Growth/Year* = Average growth per year in first 10-20 years, click here for more details.