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Thea Liquidambar Tree

Spectacular autumn colour

The Highlights

    • Thea is a beautifully shaped Sweetgum tree known for its spectacular autumn colours
    • Shining green maple-like summer leaves transform to shades of scarlet, crimson and orange in autumn, with clusters of bristly gum balls remaining on the tree throughout the winter
    • RHS Plants for Pollinators designated - provides nectar and pollen for bees and other pollinating insects
    • A striking specimen tree for a large open space, providing year-round interest
    • Thea's neat pyramidal habit makes pruning easier - generally a low maintenance tree, it has excellent pest and disease resistance
    • Sweetgum trees have attractive fissured bark that develops deep ridges as the tree matures. The name 'Sweetgum' comes from the sticky, sweetly fragrant resin they produce if cut. 
    • Grows up to 6m but can be pruned to fit any garden
    • Our potted trees are supplied in EcoPots™. Eco pots use 70% less plastic and are fully recyclable, unlike normal single use pots. They flex and so produce less root spiralling and travel better in the post.MORE
    • Our trees are usually between 18 and 36 months old at the time of dispatch.
    • Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching. This formative pruning can involve cutting the main leader, if the expert tree growers decide this will produce a better shaped tree. This can stop the tree becoming "leggy", and promote stronger, bushier growth.MORE

Thea Liquidambar Tree

Spectacular autumn colour
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The Highlights

    • Thea is a beautifully shaped Sweetgum tree known for its spectacular autumn colours
    • Shining green maple-like summer leaves transform to shades of scarlet, crimson and orange in autumn, with clusters of bristly gum balls remaining on the tree throughout the winter
    • RHS Plants for Pollinators designated - provides nectar and pollen for bees and other pollinating insects
    • A striking specimen tree for a large open space, providing year-round interest
    • Thea's neat pyramidal habit makes pruning easier - generally a low maintenance tree, it has excellent pest and disease resistance
    • Sweetgum trees have attractive fissured bark that develops deep ridges as the tree matures. The name 'Sweetgum' comes from the sticky, sweetly fragrant resin they produce if cut. 
    • Grows up to 6m but can be pruned to fit any garden
    • Our potted trees are supplied in EcoPots™. Eco pots use 70% less plastic and are fully recyclable, unlike normal single use pots. They flex and so produce less root spiralling and travel better in the post.MORE
    • Our trees are usually between 18 and 36 months old at the time of dispatch.
    • Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching. This formative pruning can involve cutting the main leader, if the expert tree growers decide this will produce a better shaped tree. This can stop the tree becoming "leggy", and promote stronger, bushier growth.MORE

Know Your Plant

Supplied as:

9L Eco Pot
This tree is supplied in a 9L Poly-Pot, which is approx D15 x H30cm. Poly-Pots use 70% less plastic then traditional pots and can be recycled easily. A 9L pot allows ample space for good root development and can support a good size tree.
Plant in 3L Pot

Height on arrival:

120-150cm inc. pot
30-60cm incl. pot

Eventual height:

12m

Eventual spread:

8m
8m

Time to first crop:

Habit:

Bushy
Bushy

Hardiness:

Fully hardy
This tree is fully hardy, meaning it will survive under any condition including the occasional snowy winters in the UK. The one thing to watch out for is blossoms being affected by frost. If there is frost forecast when your tree is in blossom, you should protect it overnight with horticultural fleece.
Fully hardy
This tree is fully hardy, meaning it will survive under any condition including the occasional snowy winters in the UK. The one thing to watch out for is blossoms being affected by frost. If there is frost forecast when your tree is in blossom, you should protect it overnight with horticultural fleece.

Rootstock:

Spacing:

8m

Care Guide

Excellent pest and disease resistance

Generally pest and disease free.MORE

Water lightly

Sweet Gum are not thirsty trees so only water when needed. If the soil is damp to the touch, the tree doesn't require any water

Full Sun to Partial Shade

Position in full sun (6h+) for the best Autumn colour, but will tolerate partial shade

Happy in most soils

Can grow in almost any soil from sandy to clay and from acidic to slightly alkaline

Feeding not required

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For more care tips and ideas visit our Knowledge page

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