Liquidambar styraciflua Lane Roberts

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The Liquidambar styraciflua Lane Roberts tree, commonly known as American Sweet Gum, is a popular variety due to its beautiful foliage and brilliant autumn colours. It has star-shaped leaves which emerge a rich, dark green colour in spring. As autumn progresses, the leaves turn impressive shades of deep red and burgundy before falling. It typically grows to 10 m tall and 8 m wide with an upright and broad growth habit. Liquidambar Lane Roberts makes for a lovely specimen and is great for avenue planting, growing for shade, or planting to enjoy a spectacular autumn display.

Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Trees
Height:	10.00 m
Spread:	8.00 m
Flowering time:	Summer, Autumn
Tolerances:	Hardy
Garden uses:	Avenues, Parks, Ponds, Specimen
Garden styles:	Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	American Sweet Gum, Liquidambar styraciflua Lane Roberts, Liquidambar Lane Roberts, Liquidambar St Lane Roberts, Liquidambar styraciflua Lane Roberts Tree, Lane Roberts

Liquidambar styraciflua Lane Roberts Details

The Liquidambar styraciflua Lane Roberts tree, commonly known as American Sweet Gum, is a popular variety due to its beautiful foliage and brilliant autumn colours. It has star-shaped leaves which emerge a rich, dark green colour in spring. As autumn progresses, the leaves turn impressive shades of deep red and burgundy before falling. It typically grows to 10 m tall and 8 m wide with an upright and broad growth habit. Best results with this tree are achieved when it is planted in full sun on a well-drained site. It is hardy to frost, cool climates, dry periods, heavier soils, and some wind but should be protected while it is establishing to produce a better tree. Liquidambar Lane Roberts makes for a lovely specimen and is great for avenue planting, growing for shade, or planting to enjoy a spectacular autumn display.