Liquidambar styraciflua 'Goldmember'
sweet gum 'Goldmember'
A deciduous, broadly conical tree to about 15- 20m tall, with golden-yellow, maple-like, lobed leaves, turning deep red, orange and pink in autumn. Insignificant flowers in late spring are followed by spiky fruit capsules in autumn which remain on the tree into winter. Older branches take on a corky, winged appearance; good autumn colour
Size
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
Wider than 8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Gold Yellow | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Gold Yellow | |||
| Autumn | Red Orange Pink | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Hamamelidaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- 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
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained neutral to acid, moderately fertile soil, in full sun or partial shade. Suitable for woodlands or as a specimen tree. Full sun brings out the best autumn colour - see tree cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free but may be susceptible to honey fungus
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