Liquidambar styraciflua 'Parasol' - 60-80 CM C2 WHIP

Description
The Sweet gum 'Parasol' (Liquidambar styraciflua) is an upright, umbrella-shaped tree with decorative fruits that remain on the tree for a very long time. The Sweet gum 'Parasol' also has palmate, dark green leaves. In a sunny location with well-drained, lime-free, nutrient-rich, weakly acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of around 10 metres and grows to a width of around 6 metres.

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

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Sweet gum 'Parasol's are dark green, palmate, serrated. They are about 12 - 15 cm in size. Sweet gum 'Parasol' is bright orange-yellow in autumn.

Bark
Corky bark.

Spread
North America.

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

Growth
Upright, umbrella-shaped.

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.

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

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, park

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