Liquidambar styraciflua 'Silver King' - 30-40 CM C2 WHIP

Description
The Sweet gum 'Silver King' (Liquidambar styraciflua) is a conical, upright tree with decorative, round fruits that keep for a very long time. The Sweet gum 'Silver King' also has fingered, green-white leaves. In a sunny location with lime-free, nutrient-rich, weakly acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 5 metres and grows to a width of approx. 3 metres.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * thermophilic

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Sweet gum 'Silver King's are green-white, fingered, alternate. They are about 12 - 15 cm in size.

Bark
Corky bark.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Sweet gum 'Silver King' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Sweet gum 'Silver King' is a conical and upright growing tree with a translucent crown. It usually reaches a height of 4 - 5 m and is approx. 2.5 - 3 m wide. It usually grows 30 - 35 cm per year.

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 round fruits of Liquidambar styraciflua 'Silver King' are particularly decorative. These appear from September. Very long-lasting.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, park

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