Liquidambar styraciflua 'Palo Alto' - STDS 12-14 CM CONT

Description
The Amberbaum 'Palo Alto' (Liquidambar styraciflua) is a pyramidal 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 Amberbaum 'Palo Alto' also has shiny, fingered, medium green leaves. In a sunny location with nutrient-rich, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of around 20 metres.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * Attractive red, yellow, orange and purple autumn colours * thermophilic

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Amberbaum 'Palo Alto' are medium green, fingered, glossy, alternate. They are about 12 - 15 cm tall. Amberbaum 'Palo Alto' is bright red, yellow, orange to purple in autumn.

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

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Amberbaum 'Palo Alto' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Amberbaum 'Palo Alto' is a pyramidal growing tree with a closed, oval crown. It usually reaches a height of 15 - 20 m.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

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 Amberbaum 'Palo Alto' appear in spikes in May.

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

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, park, avenue, street tree

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