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Woody > Liquidambar > Liquidambar styraciflua > Liquidambar styraciflua 'Worplesdon'

Liquidambar styraciflua

'Worplesdon'


Worplesdon American Sweetgum




Family
Altingiaceae (Hamamelidaceae)
Genus
Liquidambar
Species
styraciflua
Cultivar
'Worplesdon'
Category
Woody
Type
Tree (deciduous)
Pronunciation
USDA Hardiness Zone
6b - 7a
Canadian Hardiness Zone
7
RHS Hardiness Zone
H6 - H7
Temperature (°C)
-21 - (-15)
Temperature (°F)
-5 - 5
Height
12 - 24 m
Spread
8 - 12 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
May
General Description
Medium-sized deciduous tree.
Landscape
Drought resistant and low maintenance.
Cultivation
Best grown in lime-free soil in full sun.
Shape
A tall, narrow pyramid.
Growth
Medium
ID Characteristic
Five lobed maple-like leaves that are green in spring and deep orange-red in autumn.
Pests
No major issues.
Habitat
Horticultural origin.
Bark/Stem Description
Young shoots are smooth, often becoming corky later.
Leaf Description
Five-lobed, to 15 cm in diameter, resembling maple leaves and turning a deep orange and yellow during autumn with red tints.
Flower Description
Flowers are insignificant.
Notable Specimens
The Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington, Ontario, Canada.
Propagation
Semi-hardwood cuttings.
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