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

Description
The Sweet gum 'Paarl' (Liquidambar styraciflua) is a columnar, slender 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 'Paarl' also has fingered, dark green leaves. In a sunny location with lime-free, nutrient-rich, weakly acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of around 20 metres.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * red-brown shoots * attractive purple-red, red-orange autumn colouring * heat-loving, flood-tolerant, long-term flood-tolerant, can be planted above ground

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Sweet gum 'Paarl' are dark green, fingered and alternate. They are about 12 - 15 cm in size. Sweet gum 'Paarl' is bright purple-red to red-orange in autumn.

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

Spread
Germany.

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

Growth
Sweet gum 'Paarl' is a columnar and slender growing tree. It usually reaches a height of 15 - 20 m.

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 'Paarl' appear in spikes in May.

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

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, park

Shoots
The shoots of Liquidambar styraciflua 'Paarl' are reddish-brown.

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