Liquidambar styraciflua 'Kuijk Garden Select'

Trees

A large, hardy, broadly conical deciduous tree, which can reach heights of up to 18m+ in the right conditions, with maple-shaped dark green foliage which turns to brilliant shades of red, orange, purple and yellow in the autumn. The bark is fissured, even on younger specimens. Decorative, burr-like fruits appear in autumn and remain on the tree throughout the winter. Due to its size, this variety is best suited to large gardens and parks or avenue planting

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Clay, Loam, Sand

Size

Time to Maturity
more than 50 years

Growing Conditions

Clay Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained or Well–drained
pH
Acid or Neutral

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H6

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Hamamelidaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Columnar upright
Genus
Liquidambar are deciduous trees grown for their alternate, maple-like leaves which take on brilliant and long-lasting autumn colour; flowers and fruits are inconspicuous
Name Status
Unresolved

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, preferably acid or neutral, moist but well-drained soil, in full sun for best autumn colour. See tree cultivation for further advice

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Architectural
  • Low Maintenance

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus