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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

£49.50 £55.00 -10%

(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.

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Supplied Size:

3 litre pot (2-3 years old, 60-80 cm tall)

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Delivery Options
(For any number of plants sent by courier)

Standard: £6.95*
Delivered in 2-3 working days
Priority: £15
Shipped ASAP
Click & Collect: free
*Surcharges apply for Highlands & Islands.

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Product Details

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: Also known as Liquidambar orientalis 'Ivy Hatch'. 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

Brand BlueBell Nursery

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