Liquidambar styraciflua 'Lane Roberts'
Liquidambar styraciflua 'Lane Roberts' is a handsome deciduous tree celebrated for its rich autumn colour. Large, glossy green leaves have a distinctive star-shaped outline, turning deep crimson, burgundy and purple as the season changes. The darkest foliage can appear almost black, creating a dramatic display that lasts for several weeks.
Upright and pyramidal when young, this vigorous sweet gum develops a broader crown as it matures. Its impressive stature makes it an excellent specimen for larger gardens, parkland and spacious woodland planting. Small, inconspicuous spring flowers may be followed by rounded, prickly fruit clusters that add further seasonal detail.
Hardy and requiring minimal pruning, 'Lane Roberts' grows best in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained, acidic to neutral soil. Choose full sun for the strongest autumn colour, although partial shade is tolerated. Allow plenty of room for its mature crown to develop.
- Glossy green, star-shaped leaves
- Outstanding crimson, burgundy and purple autumn colour
- Upright young growth developing a broad mature crown
- RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM)
- Ideal specimen tree for larger gardens and woodland planting
- Height 2000cm - Spread 1200cm
Sweet Gum
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EAN code5038057004288
- Pot Size12L
- AspectNorth-facing, East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- AwardAGM (Award of Garden Merit) RHS
- Foliage ColourGreen, Purple, Red
- Foliage TypeDeciduous
- Garden StyleArchitectural, City & Courtyard Garden, Cottage & Informal Garden, Wildlife Garden, Woodland Garden
- Hardiness - RHS ratingH6 -20 to -15c. Hardy - very cold winter
- Height12m+
- Spread600cm
- MoistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
- pHAcid, Neutral
- Plant HabitBushy
- Plant TypeTree
- Season of InterestSpring, Summer, Autumn
- Soil TypeClay, Loam, Sand
- Special AttributesAttractive Bark, Autumn Foliage Colour, Berries or Fruit, Easy to Grow, Low Maintenance
- SunlightFull Sun, Partial Shade
This product is only available for local delivery to the postcodes below via our own delivery service. We will contact you to arrange delivery, which will be within 7 days of your order being placed.
£15.00 – NE3, NE5, NE13, NE20
£20.00 – NE2, NE4, NE7, NE12, NE15
£30.00 – NE1, NE6, NE8, NE18, NE21-24, NE27, NE28, NE40-42
£35.00 – NE9-NE11, NE16-17, NE19, NE25-26, NE29-30, NE37-39, NE43-46, NE61-64
£45.00 – NE31-36, NE47, NE49, NE65 0, NE65 9, DH1-9, SR1-7
£60.00 – NE48 4, NE66 1, NE66 2, NE66 9
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