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LIQUIDAMBAR styraciflua 'Worplesdon'
Commonly known as Satinwood, Sweet gum

Long narrow lobes to the leaves which turn yellow and orange in the autumn. Occasionally produces fruit which other varieties do not in the UK
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Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Garden origin (Surrey, UK) -
DeciduousPalmately 5- or 7- lobed leaves, narrower than other forms,
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Woodland garden
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Fully hardy
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Palmate
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Lobed
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Height
25m (82ft) -
Spread
12m (39ft) -
Tree
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Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Neutral to acid soil
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Full sun
For best autumn colour. -
Partial shade
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Broadly conical
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Mature Size25m (82ft)
12m (39ft)
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