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Sweet Gum Tree 60/80cm (2L)

Liquidambar styraciflua

£18.95

Liquidambar styraciflua, commonly known as the Sweetgum tree, is a North American deciduous tree prized for its vibrant autumn foliage and fragrant gum resin. Its star-shaped leaves turn brilliant red, orange, and purple in the autumn, making it a popular choice for landscaping.

 

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  • ✓ Spectacular autumn foliage in shades of purple, crimson, orange, and yellow
  • ✓ Distinctive star-shaped leaves provide dense shade in summer
  • ✓ Attractive corky bark and spiky fruit add winter interest
  • ✓ Adaptable to UK climate, ideal for larger gardens and parks
  • ✓ Quality UK grown stock from Yarrow Gardens - DEFRA Registered Supplier

In stock - Usually dispatched within a few days

£18.95
1 item
£18.00
2 - 4 items
£17.62
5 - 9 items
£17.06
10+ items

Feel free to call 01257 752247 or email us if you would prefer to order on the phone or have any questions. Trade / wholesale enquiries are welcome.

The Sweet Gum Tree, Liquidambar styraciflua, is a magnificent deciduous tree that brings a touch of American beauty to UK gardens. Known for its striking star-shaped leaves, this tree offers a spectacular show throughout the year.

In spring, the Sweet Gum unfurls its glossy, palm-shaped leaves in a fresh green colour. The foliage provides a dense, cooling shade during summer, making it an excellent choice for larger gardens or as a statement specimen.

However, it’s in autumn that the Sweet Gum truly shines. The leaves transform into a breathtaking array of colours, ranging from deep purples and crimsons to bright oranges and yellows, often all on the same tree. This autumn display is one of the most vibrant and long-lasting of any deciduous tree.

The tree’s name comes from the fragrant gum or resin that oozes from the bark if damaged. In winter, the bare branches are adorned with spiky, ball-shaped fruit capsules, which add interest to the winter garden and are popular in dried flower arrangements.

Sweet Gum trees can grow quite tall, developing a pyramidal shape when young that becomes more rounded with age. Their attractive, corky bark develops deep furrows as the tree matures, adding to its year-round appeal.

While not native to the UK, Sweet Gum trees have adapted well to our climate and make a stunning addition to parks and larger gardens. They’re also valuable for wildlife, with birds feeding on the seeds and small mammals using the tree for shelter.

Sweet Gum trees thrive in full sun or partial shade and prefer moist, well-drained soil. They’re adaptable to various soil types but don’t do well in very dry conditions. When planting, choose a spot with plenty of space for the tree to reach its full size. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a deep root system, then reduce watering as the tree matures. Mulching around the base can help retain moisture and suppress weeds. Pruning is generally not necessary unless you need to remove dead or crossing branches, which is best done in late winter or early spring.

Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metres

Time to ultimate height
more than 50 years

Ultimate spread
Wider than 8 metres

Supplied 60-80cm high well rooted in a 2L pot.

🇬🇧 UK grown

Season of Interest

Spring, Summer, Autumn

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade


Pot Size

2 litre

Foliage

Deciduous

Foliage Colour

Green

Hardiness

-15°C to -10°C (H5)

When Mature

Safety

Pollen Allergies

Watering

Moderate

Preferred Soil Type

Any well drained soil

Preferred Soil pH

Acidic


Edible Plant
UK Grown

Delivery
Yarrow Gardens aim to have your order with you in fastest time possible and safest method of transport. Dependent on the parcel size and geographical destination in mind with will select the most suitable courier.

You are welcome to collect any times from our nursery in Euxton, Lancashire. Please contact us to arrange a suitable date and time.

With regret, we can no longer send items out to Northern Ireland. All live plants need a phytosanitary checks and DAERA must be notified. This process is simply too expensive at the moment.

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Returns
In the rare instance that your item has been damaged during delivery or incorrectly shipped by us, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss the return and replacement of your item.

Once you have contacted us and we have confirmation that your parcel is on its way back to us we will be happy to issue a refund for the return postage.

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Delivery charges will be based on the highest applicable rate from our rate table, determined by the items in your order.
Alternatively, we offer the option to collect your items in person by prior arrangement.
These prices are based on delivery to UK Mainland. Delivery to Highlands & Islands will be more.
Delivery Class Delivery Cost
Royal Mail Letter - Royal Mail Tracked £3.25 (Flat)
Royal Mail Letter - Royal Mail Second Class £0.95 (Flat)
Royal Mail Large Letter - Royal Mail Tracked £3.25 (Flat)
Royal Mail Large Letter - Royal Mail Second Class £2.10 (Flat)
Standard Items - Standard Courier (Parcelforce) £7.95 (Flat)This item
Standard Items - Standard Courier (Evri) £4.49 (Flat)This item
Medium Items - Standard Courier (Parcelforce) £7.95 (Flat)
Large Items - Pallet Courier £90.00 (Flat)
Large Items - Standard Courier (Parcelforce) £28.95 (Flat)
Large Items - Standard Courier (Parcel Force) £24.95 (Flat)
Pallet Courier - Pallet Courier£90.00 (Flat)

We are a small family business based in Euxton, West Lancashire. We specialise in the supply of trees, shrubs both bare root & cell grown. Much of our stock is grown directly on site from seed or cuttings. Other stock is all UK sourced where possible.

We adhere to industry leading biosecurity measures, this ensures that our nursery remains clean and disease free.

We are DEFRA registered and our nursery is regularly inspected to confirm compliance with all current plant and plant health regulations.

Our Plant Passport Registration Number is GB140010

You can view our Plant Healthy report here.

We are actively working towards the Grown in Britain certification along with the Plant Healthy certification.

Should you have any concern or question in respect of our plant health matters, please get in touch.