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    LIQUIDAMBAR styraciflua 'Golden Sun'
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    LIQUIDAMBAR styraciflua 'Golden Sun'

    Commonly known as Satinwood, Sweet gum

    New leaves emerge pale yellow in spring, changing to green in summer and turning red in autumn. Golden-yellow stems
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    Plant Details
    • Good to know
      Can be cut back lightly at the end of winter. Golden stems are decorative in winter
    • Pests & Diseases
      None.
    • Place of origin
      Garden origin.
    • Deciduous
      Palmately 5- or 7- lobed leaves. Foliage emerges pale yellow, turns mid-green and then to red tones in autumn.
    • Fully hardy
    • Gold
    • Palmate
    • Lobed
    • Height
      6m (20ft)
    • Spread
      2-3m (6½-10ft)
    • Tree
      Small tree. Regular pyramid shape. Orange-yellow branches with reddish smaller twigs in winter.
    • 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
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Broadly conical
    • Mature Size
      6m (20ft)
      		 tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        2-3m (6½-10ft)
      		  
    Planting Tips and Care Advice
    • Garden Location/Conditions
      Woodland garden
    • Pruning group
      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.

    • Soil Conditions
      Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Neutral to acid soil
    • Sun Requirements
      Full sun
      For best autumn colour.
      Partial shade
    Liquidambar - Growing Guide
    Trees - Care Guide
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