Liquidambar styraciflua Palo Alto

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Liquidambar styraciflua Palo Alto, Liquidambar Palo Alto, Liquidambar Palo Alto Tree

Liquidambar styraciflua Palo Alto is grown for its beautiful foliage, form, and brilliant autumn colours. It has star-shaped leaves which emerge green with a purple hue, age to a darker green, and then turn a mix of purple and orange-red in autumn before falling. It typically grows to 15 m tall and 8 m wide with an upright, broad, and dense growth habit. Liquidambar Palo Alto makes for a lovely specimen and is great for avenue planting, growing for shade, or planting to enjoy a spectacular autumn display.

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Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Trees
Height:	15.00 m
Spread:	8.00 m
Flowering time:	Summer
Tolerances:
Garden uses:	Avenues, Parks, Specimen
Garden styles:	Alpine, Japanese, Mediterranean
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Liquidambar styraciflua Palo Alto, Liquidambar Palo Alto, Liquidambar Palo Alto Tree

Liquidambar styraciflua Palo Alto Details

Liquidambar styraciflua Palo Alto is grown for its beautiful foliage, form, and brilliant autumn colours. It has star-shaped leaves which emerge green with a purple hue, age to a darker green, and then turn a mix of purple and orange-red in autumn before falling. Small, yellow flowers appear in summer through autumn and result in hard, spiked fruits. It typically grows to 15 m tall and 8 m wide with an upright, broad, and dense growth habit. Best growth is achieved when it is planted in full sun on a well-drained site. It is hardy to frosts and cold climates but should be protected from strong winds while establishing. Liquidambar Palo Alto makes for a lovely specimen and is great for avenue planting, growing for shade, or planting to enjoy a spectacular autumn display.