Liquidambar orientalis 'Maurice Foster' - young leaves in Spring
Liquidambar orientalis 'Maurice Foster' - leaf shape in summer
Liquidambar orientalis 'Maurice Foster' - young leaves in Spring
Liquidambar orientalis 'Maurice Foster' - leaf shape in summer

Liquidambar orientalis 'Maurice Foster'

Very limited number of plants available this year
£55.00

(Sweet Gum) A rare small to medium sized, deciduous tree once established with eye-catching, deeply cut somewhat fig-like leaves which are dark green in Spring & Summer, turning handsome shades or orange red and purple in autumn before falling.

Best autumn colour if planted in a sunny position with some shelter from strong winds.

A small or eventually medium sized conical tree.

More Information

Supplied Size:
  • 3 litre pot (2-3 years old, 60-80 cm tall)

Delivery Options

Delivery Options

(For any number of plants sent by courier)

Standard: £5.95
Shipped within 2-3 working days 

Priority: £15
Shipped ASAP

Click & Collect: free
+ 5% discount

*Surcharges apply for delivery to Highlands & Islands. 

(For any number of plants sent by courier)

Standard: £5.95
Shipped within 2-3 working days
Priority: £15
Shipped ASAP
Click & Collect: free
+5% discount

*Surcharges apply for delivery to Highlands & Islands.

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  • Position: Full sun.
  • Soil: Moist, fertile soil. Liquidambar orientalis 'Maurice Foster' 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: Small to medium sized conical tree, spreading a little once mature.
    • Height: 10 - 12 m (32 - 40 ft).
    • Spread: 5 - 6 m (16 - 20 ft)
  • Notes: The autumn colour of individual plants will vary according to weather and in particular the pH of your soil. The best, most vivid colours will occur in lime-free or acid soils. A liberal annual application of flowers of sulphur around the base of a Liquidambar, at a rate of up to 2 oz. per square yard on neutral or slightly alkaline soils will slowly lower the pH and intensify the autumn colour!
How Much Sun
Full Sun
Eventual Size
Tree - Medium (8m - 15m), Tree - Small (4m - 8m)
Growing Conditions
Soil: Acid, Soil: Not Fussy
Special Features
Autumn Colour, Foliage - Unusual Shape, Rare and Unusual
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