Liquidambar Palo Alto
Sweetgum Tree
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Common Name: Palo Alto Sweetgum
Latin Name: Liquidambar styraciflua 'Palo Alto'
Soil: Moist, fertile soil. Acidic soil produces the best autumn leaf colour.
Position: Full sun
Hardiness: Half-hardy. Protect from frosts.
Flowering period: Late spring
Flowering colour: Insignificant green/yellow
Eventual height/spread after 20 years: 12m/10m
The Liquidambar 'Palo Alto' has glossy maple-like leaves which are green in summer before turning deep red in autumn. This deciduous tree also features 'corky' bark which develops as the tree matures. The 'Palo Alto' Sweetgum has a pyramidal growth habit and benefits from occasional light pruning. Plant this tree in a full sun position for the best autumn colour.