Gum Ball

Liquidambar styraciflua

Gum Ball is a compact form of the species Liquidambar styraciflua, the American Sweet Gum tree.

The main attraction is the autumn colours of the large maple-like leaves. If space is limited this is perhaps the best way to bring the spectacular autumn colours of the New England fall to your garden.

The tree also produces small green flowers in the spring, which are followed by small woody fruit capsules.

We usually have Gum Ball available as a "top-worked" tree, with a lollipop style branched head on top of a length of clear stem, to emphasis the ornamental qualities of this variety. It should not get much bigger than 2m or so.

Gum Ball liquidambar trees for sale

All our pot-grown trees are grown for us to our specification by the Frank P Matthews nursery.

All pot-grown trees are suitable for planting out in the garden, some are suitable for growing in containers.

Top-worked pot-grown tree £64.00
Grown for us by Frank P Matthews nursery
In a 7L pot
Small size (1.5m-2.5m after 10 years)
(100cm)
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How to grow

The extent of autumn colours depends on the weather. The ideal is warm autumn days and cold nights.

History

Liquidambar styraciflua originates from the eastern states of the USA. It is a long-lived species, generally growing to 20m or more. Gum Ball is a naturally dwarf form that

Gum Ball characteristics

Gardening skillAverage
Attractive featuresAttractive tree / plantAutumn foliage colour
Height after 10 years1.5m-2.5m / 5ft-8ft
Growth rateSlow
Leaf colourGreen
Leaf colour - autumnMultiple tints
Country of originUnited States
Annual cycleDeciduous

This variety description was researched and written by Orange Pippin staff. Last checked: 09-Oct-2022.

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