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LIQUIDAMBAR styraciflua 'Palo Alto'
Commonly known as Sweetgum
Pyramidal habit with good autumn colour.
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Deciduous
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Height12 metres
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Spread8 metres
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Tall Shrub
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Tree
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Hardy - very cold winterHardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
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Full sun
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Partial shade
LIQUIDAMBAR styraciflua 'Palo Alto'
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Additional FeaturesArchitectural interestPests & DiseasesMay be susceptible to honey fungus
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Garden Location/ConditionsTown gardenWoodland garden
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Leaf Colour (if not green)RedOrange-red autumn colour
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Leaf formPalmate
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Pruning groupPruning group 1Suitable 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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Seasonal InterestAutumn
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilNeutral to acid soil
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Tree ShapeBroadly conical
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