Liquidambar styraciflua 'Golden Treasure' - 100-125 CM C5 WHIP

Description
The Sweet gum 'Golden Treasure' (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 'Golden Treasure' also bears fingered, medium green leaves. In a sunny location with lime-free, nutrient-rich, weakly acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 6 metres and is approx. 4 metres wide.

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

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Sweet gum 'Golden Treasure's are medium green, fingered, alternate. They are about 12 - 15 cm tall. Sweet gum 'Golden Treasure' 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 'Golden Treasure' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Sweet gum 'Golden Treasure' is a conical and upright growing tree with a translucent crown. It usually reaches a height of 5 - 6 m and is approx. 3 - 4 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 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.

Flower
The greenish-yellow flowers of Sweet gum 'Golden Treasure' appear in spikes in May.

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

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, park

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