Liquidamber Gumball - Sweet Gum Tree 80 litre (18-20cm girth)

For those of you who love the thought of a Liquidambar but haven’t the space in your garden to put in, there is fine option for you!

Liquidambar styraciflua Gumball is a mop headed tree that retains its dwarfing round shape. Autumn colour is great, graduating to a deep claret. Thriving on most well drained soils, stay clear of heavily alkaline soils. Often supplied as a half standard, this great autumn colour tree can be accommodated in most sized gardens.

Common Name: Sweet Gum Tree
Latin Name: Liquidambar styraciflua 'Gumball'
Soil: Moist, well-drained, acidic to neutral soil.
Position: Full sun
Flowering period/colour: May to June/Inconspicuous yellow flowers
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Height and spread after 10 years: 3 metres
Special features: One of the best trees for autumn colour.