Liquidamber Styraciflua Worplesdon PB40

Sweet Gum

An upright, pyramidal shape, and its outer branches droop gracefully. Its leaves are similar in shape to those of a maple tree, with fine cuts and deep lobes. In the autumn, the leaves are a striking mix of purple, red, orange, and yellow. When grown in dry soil, it develops a taproot that helps to reinforce it against wind. However, when grown in wetter soil, it only produces superficial roots and is not able to tolerate strong winds. Deciduous. Hardy and tolerant of heavy soil.

Mature Height: 6m x 4m