Sweetgum Tree | Liquidambar styraciflua 'Lane Roberts'
Deep crimson leaves for weeks
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Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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Sweetgum Tree
Liquidambar styraciflua 'Lane Roberts'
- Sweetgum trees are renowned for their spectacular autumn colour, and this is one of the best! A neat and elegantly shaped variety with deep crimson foliage that lasts for weeks in autumn, with new leaves in a dark glossy forest green
- RHS Award of Garden Merit winner for outstanding garden performance
- A striking specimen tree for a medium to large garden or street planting, providing year-round interest. Lane Roberts will even grow in clay or sandy soil
- Excellent disease and pest resistance
- Easy to care for, with minimal pruning needs - trim in the dormant season if needed
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Sweetgum Tree can be grown in a pot initially. Start with a 50cm pot. Depending on its vigour, it may need moving to the ground after a few years. Ensure adequate drainage and water regularly during warm weather above 20°C.
How big does it get?
The Sweetgum Tree reaches a mature height of 15 to 20 metres, with a spread of 10 to 12 metres, although it can be maintained at a smaller size with regular pruning.
How much sunlight does this need?
Sweetgum Tree prefers full sun to partial shade, requiring at least 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight daily to thrive.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Sweetgum Tree prefers moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil to thrive. Ensure the soil does not freeze below -5°C for optimal root health, applying a 5cm layer of mulch in winter.
How much watering does this plant need?
Sweetgum Tree requires regular watering, especially during its first few years of establishment. Provide approximately 10 to 20 litres of water per week, ensuring the soil remains moist but well-drained. During hot weather above 25°C, increase watering frequency to prevent the roots from drying out.
Will this plant need pruning?
Sweetgum Tree should be pruned in late winter or early spring while dormant, removing any dead, diseased, or crossing branches.
How hardy is this plant?
Liquidambar styraciflua 'Lane Roberts' is fully hardy with an RHS rating of H6, withstanding temperatures from -15°C to -20°C throughout the UK.
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Meet Mike
Tree-growing skills honed right across the globe
Having started out in Australia, studied in Northern Ireland and volunteered at an organic farm in Sweden, it’s fair to say Mike’s done his fair share of travel on his horticultural journey, so far! Having happily laid down roots here at Roots, Mike is the don behind our tree-growing operation, imparting each and every one of his globally-honed skills to benefit your garden. Grown in our purpose-built nursery, in the ideal climatic conditions of the fertile Vale of Evesham, we’re proud to supply only the happiest, healthiest and hardiest trees.
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