Liquidambar acalycina 'Burgundy Flush'

Liquidambar acalycina 'Burgundy Flush'

Liquidambar acalycina 'Burgundy Flush'

Liquidambar acalycina 'Burgundy Flush'

Liquidambar acalycina 'Burgundy Flush'

Liquidambar acalycina 'Burgundy Flush'

Liquidambar acalycina 'Burgundy Flush'

Only one plant currently left in stock

£48.00

(Chinese Sweet Gum ) An unusual tree native to Eastern Asia which has three lobed, maple-like leaves which emerge as a vivid burgundy-purple colour in spring.

These leaves slowly darken to green as they age in summer, before turning a translucent red in autumn before they fall.

Liquidambar acalycina 'Burgundy Flush' is a handsome garden tree with both spring and autumn colour!

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Supplied Size

3 litre pot (2-3 years old, 40-60 cm tall)

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(flat fee for any number of plants
by courier to most of the UK*)

Standard: £5.95 (special offer rate)
Priority: £15
Click & Collect: free

*Surcharges apply for delivery to Highlands & Islands.
Standard shipping is shown as default
this can be changed during checkout.

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Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
Soil: Moist yet well drained, fertile soil. Liquidambar acalycina 'Burgundy Flush' will grow well in most areas but will produce its most bright and vivid autumn colour in lime free or acidic soils.
Hardiness: Reasonably hardy. Young plants can suffer die back after very severe late spring frosts, but usually recover well.
Rate of Growth: Moderate.
Habit: Liquidambar acalycina 'Burgundy Flush' grows to be a medium sized branching tree.
- Height: 15 m (50 ft).
- Spread: 8 m (26 ft).

Notes: The above height and spread is a good estimate for the Midlands. In the south of the U.K., this may grow to be a slightly larger trees and in the north of the U.K., slightly smaller. We have a specimen of Liquidambar acalycina 'Burgundy Flush', planted in the arboretum surrounding our nursery. At 6 years old, it had reached a height of 2.5 m and a spread of 1.5 m.

How Much Sun: Full Sun
Eventual Size: Tree - Medium (8m - 15m)
Growing Conditions: Site: Coastal Areas, Soil: Acid, Soil: Not Fussy, Soil: Damp/Wet
Special Features: Autumn Colour, Foliage - Purple/Red, Rare and Unusual

Brand BlueBell Nursery

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