Sweetgum Tree | Liquidambar styraciflua 'Worplesdon'
Spectacular autumn hues
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Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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Sweetgum Tree
Liquidambar styraciflua 'Worplesdon'
- One of the best deciduous trees for autumn colour, Worplesdon explodes with star-shaped foliage in brilliant shades of ruby red, orange and yellow
- Winner of RHS Award of Garden Merit
- Dense, rounded pyramidal crown makes this an excellent specimen or shade tree
- Green deep-lobed leaves which unfurl in spring, changing to a glossy dark green over the summer before finally turning on their stunning autumn show. Clusters of bristly gum balls remain on the tree throughout the winter, making this a true four-season tree
- Grows up to 12x8m but can be pruned to fit any garden
- Low maintenance and resistant to pests and diseases
- Our trees are usually between 18 and 36 months old at the time of dispatch.
- Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching.
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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 'Worplesdon' typically reaches a height of 12 to 15 metres, with a spread of 8 to 10 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 'Worplesdon' holds an RHS hardiness rating of H6, making it fully hardy in the UK and able to survive temperatures down to -20°C.
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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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