Liquidambar styraciflua - STOCK FOR CRAFTING P9

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

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * 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 is conical and upright in structure and has a translucent crown.

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 are particularly decorative. These appear from September. They stick for a very long time.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, park

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