Synonyms
Liquidambar styraciflua 'Silver Knight'
Liquidambar styraciflua 'Variegata' misapplied
Liquidambar styraciflua 'Albomarginata'
Liquidambar styraciflua 'Argenteovariegata'
Trees
A large, upright, conical tree. The five-lobed leaves have irregular, creamy-white margins, spreading into the leaves to create grey-green areas, and developing a pink flush in late summer. Leaves turn purple and dark red in autumn, but retain the pale border. Inconspicuous flowers are followed by burr-like fruit that stay on the tree through winter
Position
Full sun, Partial shade
Soil Types
Clay, Loam, Sand
Max Height
Higher than 12 metres
Max Spread
wider than 8 metres