Liquidambar styraciflua 'Lane Roberts' - STD 10-12 CM CONT

Description
The Sweet gum 'Lane Roberts' (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 'Lane Roberts' 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 20 metres and grows to a width of around 12 metres.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * attractive purple-red, red-orange autumn colouring * heat-loving, flood-tolerant, long-term flood-tolerant, can be built over

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Sweet gum 'Lane Roberts's are medium green, fingered, alternate. They are about 12 - 15 cm tall. Sweet gum 'Lane Roberts' 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 'Lane Roberts' 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 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 'Lane Roberts' appear in spikes in May.

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

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, park

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