Liquidambar styraciflua ‘Worplesdon’
American Sweetgum
Liquidambar styraciflua ‘Worplesdon’ has an upright, pyramidal shape, and its outer branches droop gracefully. Its leaves are similar in shape to those of a maple tree, with fine cuts and deep lobes. In the autumn, the leaves are a striking mix of purple, red, orange, and yellow. When grown in dry soil, Liquidambar styraciflua ‘Worplesdon’ develops a taproot that helps to reinforce it against wind. However, when grown in wetter soil, Liquidambar styraciflua ‘Worplesdon’ only produces superficial roots and is not able to tolerate strong winds. Liquidambar styraciflua is native from central and eastern United States to Central America. ‘Worplesdon’ was selected in 1968 by George Jackman from a tree in Worplesdon, Surrey, England.
GROWTH HABIT
Winter Foliage: Deciduous
Height: 6.0m
Width:
4.0m
Estimated 10 year height and width
GROWING CONDITIONS
SEASONAL COLOUR
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