Liquidambar styraciflua 'Oakville Highlight' - STD 14-16 CM FTH. CONT

Description
The Sweet gum (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 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 * heat-loving, flood-tolerant, long-term flood-tolerant, can be built over

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Sweet gums are medium green, fingered, alternate. They are about 12 - 15 cm tall. Sweet gum 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 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.

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

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

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, park

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