Liquidambar styraciflua 'Thea' | Sweet Gum Tree | 9L Pot | 120-150cm
4-5ft Sweet Gum Tree| 9L Pot | Liquidambar stry. 'Thea
This small, delicate tree has foliage much like that of a maple tree, which turns to a beautiful shade of red come autumn. The cork-like bark on the older stems adds extra winter interest. This tree will thrive in most soils and conditions.
- Foliage Colour: green, red in autumn
- Approx. Growth Height: Up to 13m
- Comes in a: 9L polypot (not a rigid pot)
- Approx. Height on Arrival: 120-150cm (4-5 ft)
- Tree is: Approx 2 years old with a 4 year old rootstock
- Flowering Period: Spring
- Tolerance: frost tolerant, fairly drought tolerant once established
- Growing Habit: bushy
- Hardiness: Fully hardy
- Exposure: Exposed, sheltered
- Rate of Growth: Fast
- Scented: Barely
- Wildlife friendly: Attracts bees and other pollinating insec
Pots and Packaging
Larger pots (2L and above) are wrapped in waxed paper and then attached to a cardboard base so they stay stable in the box. The waxed paper prevents the compost from spilling out and gives the base some added protection from damp compost. For large numbers of plants, pallets may be used for shipping.
Preparation
The nursery will ensure the plant is moist while it's waiting to be picked up. Our quality control team waters the plant before packing them where necessary to make sure that the plant is suitably watered for transport. Plants with long delicate stems are secured with canes to prevent damage.
Plant on Arrival
Typically plants are delivered ready to plant and will take some time to settle, grow and look more like the product image above.
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| Deciduous Or Evergreen | Deciduous |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Gum Tree |
| Features | Plants For Autumn Colour |
| Flowering Month | May |
| Is Collection/Mix? | No |
| Needs Ericaceous Compost? | No |
| Species | Sweet Gum Trees |
| Stem/Bark/Cane Colour | Brown |
| Type | Sweet Gum |
| Colour | Green, White / Cream |
| Eventual Height | 12m+ |
| Eventual Spread | 8m+ |
| Foliage Colour | Green, Red |
| Growth Habit | Bushy |
| Supplied As | Potted |
| Supplied As | 9L-14L Pot |
| Type | Ornamental Trees |
| Latin Name | Liquidambar |
| Special Offers | 40% off selected 12L |
| Shop By Category | Ornamental Trees |