Liquidambar styraciflua |
Native Region: Eastern U.S., Mexico
Zone Range: 06-09
Preferred Climate: temperate
Harvest Date: Sunday 14 November, 2010
Seed count: 15-20
Description:
Broadly conical deciduous tree with palmately 5-lobed green leaves to 6 inches across, which turn yellow/red/maroon in the fall. Young shoots often have corky wings. Inconspicuous flowers are followed by spiky round brown seeds which persist through winter. Height to 80 feet; spread 40 feet. Makes an excellent street tree, or specimen tree in a woodland garden.
Notes:
Sow seed in containers in a cold frame in autumn.
Cultivation:
Sow seed in containers in a cold frame in autumn. Grow in moderately-fertile, preferably acidic, moist, deep soil in full sun for best autumn colour. Tolerates alkaline soil.
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