LIQUIDAMBAR orientalis

Commonly known as Oriental sweet gum

A slow growing species from Turkey with small five lobed leaves. Excellent autumn colour
  • Deciduous
    Palmately 5-lobed, mid-green leaves 7-10cm (2¾-4in) across
  • Height
    6m (20ft)
  • Spread
    4m (13ft)
  • Tree
    Slow-growing, large shrub or bushy tree
  • Hardy - very cold winter
    Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade

LIQUIDAMBAR orientalis

 

 

  • Additional Features
    Pests & Diseases
    Trouble free
    Place of origin
    Southwestern Asia
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Woodland garden
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf form
    Palmate
    		(see photos above)
  • Leaf margin
    Lobed
    		(see photos above)
  • 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.
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Neutral to acid soil
  • Tree Shape
    Rounded to broadly spreading
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6m (20ft)
 tree - guide for size not form Average Person
  4m (13ft)
  

Useful extras...

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