Liquidambar styraciflua 'Paarl' - STDS 6-8 CM

Description
From September onwards, these produce brown, round fruits that remain for a very long time.

Bulletpoints
* fruit ornamentation * red-brown shoots * attractive purple-red, red-orange autumn colouring * thermophilic

Leaves
Attractive purple-red to red-orange autumn colouring.

Bark
Dark grey, corky bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Growth habit
Sweet gum 'Paarl' is columnar and slender in structure.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
This plant should only be watered with lime-free water. Rainwater is particularly suitable for this purpose.

Flower
The greenish-yellow flowers appear in spikes in May.

fruit
The brown, round fruits of Liquidambar styraciflua 'Paarl' are particularly decorative. These appear from September. They stick for a very long time.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, park

Shoots
The shoots of Liquidambar styraciflua 'Paarl' are red-brown in colour.

Root
Liquidambar styraciflua 'Paarl' is a heart-root plant and, depending on the soil, forms extensive branching roots.