Liquidambar 'Variegata' (Varigated Sweet Gum)
| Species | : | Liquidambar Styraciflua Variegata |
|---|---|---|
| Common Name(s) | : | Variegata,Varigated Sweet Gum |
| Tree Features | : | Variegated Foliage,Lobed leaves,Good for Bees |
| Genus | : | Liquidambar |
| Seasons of Interest | : | Spring Interest,Autumn Interest |
| Shape | : | Pyramidal |
| Mature Size | : | Medium to Large (15-20m) |
| Tree Type | : | Deciduous Broad Leaf |
| Tree uses | : | Urban Sites,Avenue Trees,Parkland Trees |
This Sweet Gum provides unusual autumn colour.
This Sweet Gum is a must for those who like their variegated trees.
The striking foliage is best in summer and can provide excellent contrast against a dark evergreen background.
This medium size cultivar, with its horizontal lateral branches, has a very regular, pyramidal form.
It is of medium height and resistant to both pests and disease.
Its blue-green foliage, with a creamy white margin, turns pink in autumn.
Suitable for streets, avenues and parks, it does best in fertile, well drained soils.
It does not thrive in chalky soils.
Mature height: 15-20m
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