Liquidamber Styraciflua Worplesdon
Liquidamber Styraciflua Worplesdon, Sweet Gum. A deciduous broadly conical tree with deeply divided, glossy leaves, turning purple then orange-yellow in autumn. Makes an attractive feature specimen. Max Height 25m. Max Spread 12m
Plant in well drained soil, shelter from cold drying winds. Full sun, Hardy.
General Tree Planting and care
- Water the Tree thoroughly and allow to drain fully
- If the Tree is being planted in a lawn remove a circle of turf
- Dig a hole twice the size of the pot being planted and fork over the base Adding a bucketful of planting compost
- Drive in one or two tree stakes a little off centre
- Remove the pot gently, if the tree is well rooted cut off the pot
- Position the tree against the stake if one stake is used or in the middle if two are being used
- Ensure that the top of the Root ball is level with the surrounding soil
- Replace the remaining soil and heel in well
- Secure to the stake or stakes using one or two rubber adjustable straps
- Water the tree and area thoroughly, then again at least once a week during the first growing season
- Apply some general fertiliser every spring
