Liquidambar styraciflua 'Aurea' - STD 10-12 CM CONT

Description
The Sweet gum 'Aurea' (Liquidambar styraciflua) is a conical, upright tree with decorative, round fruits that keep for a very long time. The Sweet gum 'Aurea' also has fingered, medium green leaves. The yellow-green shoots are also an interesting sight. In a sunny location with lime-free, nutrient-rich, weakly acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of around 10 metres.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * Attractive orange-red autumn colouring * yellow-green shoots * heat-loving, flood-tolerant, long-term flood-tolerant, can be cultivated above ground

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Sweet gum 'Aurea's are medium green, fingered, alternate. They are about 12 - 15 cm tall. Yellow-green shoots. Sweet gum 'Aurea' turns bright orange-red in autumn.

Bark
Corky bark.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Sweet gum 'Aurea' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Cone-shaped, upright.

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 round fruits of Liquidambar styraciflua 'Aurea' are particularly decorative. These appear from September. Very long-lasting.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, park

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