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

Description
The Sweet gum 'Rotundiloba' (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 'Rotundiloba' also bears fingered, medium green leaves.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * attractive purple-red, red-orange autumn colouring * thermophilic

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Sweet gum 'Rotundiloba's are medium green, fingered, alternate. They are about 12 - 15 cm tall. Sweet gum 'Rotundiloba' 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 'Rotundiloba' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Sweet gum 'Rotundiloba' is conical and upright in structure and has a translucent crown.

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 'Rotundiloba' appear in spikes in May.

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

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, park

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