Liquidambar orientalis - 250-300 CM RB

Description
The Oriental sweet gum (Liquidambar orientalis) is an upright garden plant that produces green-red flowers. They appear from April to May. The Oriental sweet gum also has medium green leaves. In a sunny location with well-drained, humus-rich, acidic, weakly acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of around 20 metres.

Bulletpoints
* Attractive yellow autumn colouring

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Oriental sweet gum are medium green, lobed. Oriental sweet gum turns bright yellow in autumn.

Frost hardiness
The Oriental sweet gum has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Oriental sweet gum is upright in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Liquidambar orientalis thrives on all acidic, humus-rich and sufficiently moist soils.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Cut and saw wounds as well as broken branches should be treated with a wound sealant as soon as possible to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Flower
The green-red flowers appear from April to May.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, park