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  • A close-up of vibrant red and orange Liquidambar styraciflua leaves, highlighting the bright autumn colours against a backdrop of blurred green foliage.
  • Close-up of vibrant red leaves on a branch of the Liquidambar styraciflua - Sweet Gum Tree, showcasing their rich autumn colour, perfect for specimen planting.
  • Close-up of red and green Liquidambar styraciflua leaves with visible raindrops, capturing the vivid autumn colour reminiscent of a Sweet Gum Tree.
  • The Liquidambar styraciflua, or Sweet Gum Tree, with its bare branches displays several round, spiky seed pods against the clear blue sky, adding a hint of autumn colour.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum Tree

Liquidambar styraciflua

Glossy Star Leaves | Autumn Reds and Yellows | Ideal Specimen Tree

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Description

Liquidambar styraciflua, commonly known as the Sweet Gum Tree, is one of the finest trees for autumn colour. This Sweet Gum Tree has distinctive star-shaped leaves that create interest throughout the growing season, but it is in autumn that this tree truly comes into its own.

As temperatures begin to fall, Liquidambar styraciflua's foliage transforms into a mixture of scarlet red, orange, purple and burgundy tones. Often several colours can be seen on the same tree at once, creating a particularly striking display.

During spring and summer, Liquidambar styraciflua forms a strong, upright tree with glossy green leaves and an attractive branching structure. As it matures, the bark develops ridges and texture, adding winter interest once the leaves have fallen.

This Sweet Gum Tree is best planted in a sunny position where its autumn colours can be fully appreciated. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and benefits from space to develop its natural shape.

If you are looking for a tree that delivers one of the most impressive autumn displays available, Liquidambar styraciflua is a superb choice that provides interest throughout the year.

Common Name: Sweet Gum Tree
Latin Name: Liquidambar styraciflua
Special features: One of the best trees for autumn colour

Size

  • Height in 20 Years:

    8-12 metres

    The tree height in 20 years 8-12 metres

  • Width in 20 Years:

    4-6 metres

    The tree width in 20 years 4-6 meters

  • Growth Habit:

    Rounded

    Rounded tree growth habit for balanced and symmetrical landscaping

Position

  • Planting Position:

    Full sun, Partial shade

    How to plant for full sun and partial shade, suitable plants for diverse garden areas

  • Weather Exposure:

    Sheltered, Exposed

    Plants for both sheltered and exposed weather conditions in gardens

  • Hardiness:

    H6

Uses

Ornamental plants to decorate your garden, creating visually striking features with unique textures.

Ornamental

Woodland plants for shaded garden areas, perfect for creating a natural, forest-inspired atmosphere.

Woodland

Low-maintenance plants that require minimal care, perfect for easy-to-manage garden designs.

Low Maintenance

Impact plants that make bold visual statements in garden decor, adding dramatic color and texture.

Impact

Soil

  • Soil Type:

    Clay, Loamy, Sandy

    Clay, Loamy, and Sandy soil types providing balanced nutrition

  • Soil Ph:

    Acidic, Neutral

    Soil pH Acidic and Neutral conditions for plants

Special Features

Landscape plants with autumn colors for seasonal garden transformations

Special Features:

Great Autumn Colour

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