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Liquidambar styraciflua 'Worplesdon' (Sweet gum 'Worplesdon')

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 12m
max. spread
Ultimate height 15m
max. height
Time to maturity 20 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Liquidambar styraciflua 'Worplesdon'

Other names: Sweet gum 'Worplesdon'


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Genus: Liquidambar

Variety or cultivar: 'Worplesdon' _ 'Worplesdon' has a pyramidal shape and purple leaves turning orange-yellow in autumn.

Liquidambar styraciflua 'Worplesdon' is: Deciduous

Flower: Yellow-green in Spring

Foliage: Purple in Spring; Yellow, Orange in Autumn

Stem: Brown in All seasons

Fruit: Green in Autumn

Tree shape: Broadly conical

Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)

Plant with: Narcissus 'Irene Copeland' (Daffodil 'Irene Copeland'), Narcissus 'Cantabile' (Daffodil 'Cantabile'), Narcissus 'Golden Vale' (Daffodil 'Golden Vale')

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Pests: Generally pest-free.

Diseases: Generally disease-free.

General care

Propagation methods: Semi-hardwood cuttings. REGISTER to read more...


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Liquidambar styraciflua 'Worplesdon' (Sweet gum 'Worplesdon') will reach a height of 15m and a spread of 12m after 20 years.


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Suggested uses: Architectural, Low Maintenance, Woodland, Foliage only

Cultivation: Plant in acid or neutral soil in full sun to partial shade, although autumn colour is often best in a sunny position. Soil should be moist but free-draining.

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Soil types: Clay, Loamy, Sandy Match unknown
Soil drainage: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Partial Shade, Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: North, South, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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