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LIQUIDAMBAR acalycina 'Burgundy Flush'
Commonly known as Chinese Sweet Gum
New growth deep reddish purple in spring.
£25.00
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Good to know
Native to Eastern Asia -
Pests & Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus -
Deciduous
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Town garden
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Woodland garden
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PurpleBurgundy purple in spring, green summer, to burgundy red in autumn
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Lobed
Three lobed leaves -
Height
12 metres -
Spread
8 metres
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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 - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Autumn Seasonal InterestGood autumn leaf colour
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Spring Seasonal InterestDeep red new leaf colour
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Neutral to acid soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Rounded to broadly columnar
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