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Liquidambar Styraciflua | Sweet Gum
Liquidambar Styraciflua | Sweet Gum

Liquidambar Styraciflua | Sweet Gum

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SKU: TR30000732
9 litre pot | 1.2 - 1.5m tall
£69.99
In stock (despatch in 3-5 working days)
12 litre pot | 1.0 - 1.25m tall
£89.99
In stock (despatch in 3-5 working days)
5 litre pot | 1.0m tall
£49.99
Available to order from summer
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Standard £5.99

Overview

One of the best for autumn colour, 'Sweet Gum' is a gorgeous tree, with large, star-like, shiny, bright green leaves which turn spectacular shades of orange, red, purple and yellow in the autumn. Its shape is broadly conical, and although it grows slowly, it is best suited to a larger garden, as it is long-lived and will eventually grow to 25 metres. In Britain, it flowers intermittently and inconspiculously in spring, but it is for the foliage that this tree is prized. Grow it either as a specimen tree, or as the centrepiece to a glade. Trees grown in a rich, damp soil in full sun will colour the best.

Care guide

When planting, incorporate lots of well-rotted manure or garden compost into the planting hole and stake firmly. Requires minimal pruning. Remove any broken, diseased or crossing branches in late autumn or winter.

Specifications

  • Position: full sun
  • Soil: moist, well-drained, acidic to neutral soil
  • Rate of growth: fairly fast-growing
  • Flowering period: May
  • Hardiness: fully hardy
  • Eventual Height:12m Plus
  • Eventual Spread: 8m Plus

How your order will arrive

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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