Eventual height & spread
Liquidambar styraciflua 'Worplesdon'
sweet gum 'Worplesdon' ( syn. Liquidambar 'Worplesdon' )
- 12 litre pot | 1.6m tall
- £139.99
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- 9 litre pot | 1.2 - 1.5m tall
- £69.99
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- bare root | 1.2 - 1.5m tall
- £39.99
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- Position: full sun
- Soil: moist, well-drained, acidic to neutral soil
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: May
- Hardiness: fully hardy
A gorgeous tree, with large, star-like, shiny, bright green leaves which turn brilliant purple, then shades of orange and yellow in the autumn. It has a rounded, heavy crown, and although it is not particularly fast-growing, it is not suitable for a small garden, as it is long-lived and will eventually grow to 20m (60ft).
In Britain, it flowers intermittently and inconspicuously in spring, but it is for the foliage that this tree is prized. Grow Liquidambar styraciflua 'Worplesdon' either as a specimen tree in grass, or as the centrepiece to a glade. Trees grown in a rich, damp soil in full sun will colour the best.
In Britain, it flowers intermittently and inconspicuously in spring, but it is for the foliage that this tree is prized. Grow Liquidambar styraciflua 'Worplesdon' either as a specimen tree in grass, or as the centrepiece to a glade. Trees grown in a rich, damp soil in full sun will colour the best.
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.
Goes well with
Premium tree planting kit with softwood stake
kit with with softwood stake
£20.95
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