Liquidambar st. 'Autumn Color Globe' - STEM 200 CM, GIRTH 8-10 CM RB

Description
The Sweet gum 'Autumn Color Globe' (Liquidambar styraciflua) is a compact, spherical tree with decorative fruits that remain on the tree for a very long time. The Sweet gum 'Autumn Color Globe' also has palmate, medium-green leaves. In a sunny position with lime-free, nutrient-rich, slightly acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.5 m and spreads to approx. 1 m.

Bulletpoints
* Ornamental fruit * Attractive orange-red autumn colour * Heat-loving

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Sweet gum 'Autumn Color Globe' are medium green and palmate. They are about 12–15 cm in size. Sweet gum 'Autumn Color Globe' turns a bright orange-red in autumn.

Bark
Corky bark.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Sweet gum 'Autumn Color Globe' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Sweet gum 'Autumn Color Globe' is a compact, spherical tree with a light-permeable crown. It usually reaches a height of 1–1.5 m and spreads to a width of approx. 0.8–1 m. It generally grows 30–35 cm per year.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

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

Care
This plant should only be watered with lime-free water. Rainwater is particularly suitable for this purpose.

Fruit
The fruits of Liquidambar styraciflua 'Autumn Color Globe' are particularly decorative. These appear from September. Sticks for a very long time.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, park

Root
Liquidambar styraciflua 'Autumn Color Globe' is a heart-root plant and, depending on the soil, forms extensive branching roots.