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LIQUIDAMBAR STYRACIFLUA AMERICAN SWEET GUM tree in new zealand

LIQUIDAMBAR STYRACIFLUA - AMERICAN SWEET GUM

A medium sized tree with maple-like leaves and a tall and straight growing habit, soft, cork-like bark on the branches and a pale grey trunk. A very popular ornamental tree with neat form and outstanding autumn colour as well as an attractive bark. The liquidambar gives garden interest throughout the year with deep green leaves through the summer months and stunning autumn colour. Liquidambar will colour up well in warmer conditions making it a great option as a North Island specimen.
 
Applications
Specimen tree
Screening
Feature tree
Avenue planting
Garden colour  
 
Beyond the norm
Liquidambar makes a great avenue or specimen shade tree.  To maximise the area around the tree, it can be limbed up to create space and clearance. 
 
15 year height
8m

Mature height
12m+

Soil conditions
Tolerates most soil conditions

Wind
Moderate winds

Frost
Frost hardy

Light
Full sun    

Tree Shape
Upright, pyramidal

Seasonal
Deciduous

Autumn colour
Pale orange, purples and reds

Fruit
Small hard pod

Origin
North America and Asia

Available grades
45lt

The Icon Trees nursery covers 50 acres. So that we can attend to your requirements it is important to visit by appointment only; we may not be able to give you access to the nursery without prior arrangement.

 

Our usual opening hours are 7.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday. 

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If you are unable to visit the nursery we can assist by selecting the right trees for your project. We can also support your purchasing decisions by providing photos of our trees. Purchases can be made using direct credit, VISA or Mastercard, or trade accounts.

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99 Clevedon-Takanini Road

Ardmore

Auckland

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sales@icontrees.co.nz

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0800 BIG TREES

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