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

Description
The Sweet gum 'Moraine' (Liquidambar styraciflua) is a pyramidal, slender tree with decorative, brown, round fruits that remain on the tree for a very long time. It produces greenish-yellow flowers arranged in spikes in May. The Sweet gum 'Moraine' also bears shiny, 5-lobed, medium green leaves. In a sunny location with well-drained, loose soil, it usually reaches a height of around 20 metres and grows to a width of around 12 metres.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * green-brown shoots * attractive yellow, bright red autumn colouring * heat-loving, flood-tolerant, long-term flood-tolerant, can be built over

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Sweet gum 'Moraine' are medium green, 5-lobed, glossy, alternate, crenate. They are about 12 - 15 cm tall. Sweet gum 'Moraine' turns bright yellow to bright red in autumn.

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

Spread
United States.

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

Growth
Pyramidal, slender.

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 'Moraine' appear in spikes in May.

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

Use
Solitary, park, avenue, street tree

Shoots
The shoots of Liquidambar styraciflua 'Moraine' are corky, green-brown in colour.

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