Liquidambar styraciflua Aurora

Liquidambar styraciflua Aurora Details

Liquidambar styraciflua Aurora, commonly known as Sweetgum, is grown for its form and fantastic autumn colours. This popular ornamental tree features star-shaped leaves that are variegated with green and yellow. These turn varying shades of yellow, orange, and red in autumn before falling. The autumn display is magnificent. This Sweetgum grows quickly with a pyramidal shape to 15 m tall and 8 m wide but can be trimmed as necessary. Best growth is achieved when planted in full sun on a well-drained, moderately sheltered site. It is tolerant of frost, cold climates, and periods of dry. Liquidambar Aurora makes a fantastic specimen in a park or large garden.