Sweetgum is currently unavailable, but we do have other other amazing species and varieties of Liquidambar (Sweetgums) available.
explore them hereWhy? Our plants are subject to seasonality and high-demand. Please contact us if you would like to know when it becomes available again.
Suited to regions: | All regions |
Plant type: | Trees |
Height: | 3.00 m |
Spread: | 2.00 m |
Flowering time: | |
Tolerances: | |
Garden uses: | Avenues, Parks, Specimen |
Garden styles: | Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern |
Easy to grow? | Yes |
Maintenance requirements | Some |
Growth rate | Medium |
“Gumball” is a small tree grown for its form and fantastic autumn colours. This popular ornamental tree features leaves that emerge lime green in spring, darken during summer, then change to a myriad of orange-red and dark purple colours in autumn before falling. The autumn display is truly magnificent. It typically grows to 3 m tall and 2 m wide and can be trimmed as necessary. Best results with this tree are achieved when it is grown in full sun on a well-drained, moderately sheltered site, noting that it is tolerant of frost and cool climates. “Gumball” makes a fantastic specimen and is perfect for avenue planting, maintaining in a courtyard garden, or including anywhere a fabulous tree with spectacular autumn colour is desired.
“Burgundy” is a variety of Liquidambar grown for its form and fantastic autumn colours. This popular ornamental tree features lush foliage that is...
“Little Richard” is a smaller variety of Liquidambar and is grown for its form, foliage, and fantastic autumn colours. It features lush, mid green...
“Worpleston” is a popular variety of Liquidambar due to its brilliant autumn colours and impressive form. It bears star-shaped leaves which emerge a...
“Lane Roberts” is a popular variety of Liquidambar due to its beautiful foliage and brilliant autumn colours. It has star-shaped leaves which emerge...
“Diane” is a variety of Hamamelis is grown for its impressive flowering during late winter and early spring. Before the foliage emerges, it produces...
“Purple Fountain” is a variety of Beech that features colourful foliage and cascading branches from a central stem. The glossy leaves emerge deep...
“Princess Cinderella” is a handsome tree grown for both its foliage and lovely flowers. This shapely plant carries glossy, green leaves which are...
“Allure” is a classy, evergreen tree grown for both its foliage and flowers. It carries glossy, dark green leaves which are attractive in their own...