Liquidambar styraciflua 'Andrew Hewson' - 1.5 Ltr pot

Description
The Sweet gum 'Andrew Hewson' (Liquidambar styraciflua) is a conical, upright tree with decorative, brown, round fruits that remain on the tree for a very long time. In May, it produces greenish-yellow flowers arranged in spikes. The Sweet gum 'Andrew Hewson' also bears fingered, medium green leaves. In a sunny location with lime-free, nutrient-rich, weakly acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of around 30 metres and grows to a width of around 12 metres.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * attractive purple-red, red-orange autumn colouring * thermophilic

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Sweet gum 'Andrew Hewson's are medium green, fingered, alternate. They are about 12 - 15 cm tall. Sweet gum 'Andrew Hewson' is bright purple-red to red-orange in autumn.

Bark
Dark grey, corky bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Sweet gum 'Andrew Hewson' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Sweet gum 'Andrew Hewson' is a conical and upright growing tree with a translucent crown. It usually reaches a height of 10 - 30 m and is approx. 6 - 12 m wide. It usually 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 soil 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.

Flower
The greenish-yellow flowers of Sweet gum 'Andrew Hewson' appear in spikes in May.

Fruit
The brown, round fruits of Liquidambar styraciflua 'Andrew Hewson' are particularly decorative. These appear from September. Sticks for a very long time.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, park

Root
Liquidambar styraciflua 'Andrew Hewson' is a heartroot and, depending on the soil, forms extensive branching roots.