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Liquidambar styraciflua ‘Worplesdon’ Standard Tree 12–14cm Girth 45L Pot (3–3.5m Height) Liquidambar styraciflua
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COLOURFUL FOLIAGE
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Description
Liquidambar styraciflua ‘Worplesdon’ is one of the finest ornamental trees for autumn colour, renowned for its brilliant display of yellow, orange, red, and deep purple foliage. The distinctive star-shaped green leaves provide an attractive canopy through spring and summer before transforming into vibrant autumn tones.
This cultivar is particularly valued for its reliable colouring in UK conditions and its strong, upright growth habit. It forms a neat, pyramidal crown when young, broadening slightly with maturity, making it ideal for gardens, avenues, and landscape planting.
Hardy and adaptable, ‘Worplesdon’ tolerates a range of soil types, including heavier soils, and performs well in urban environments.
Supplied as a standard tree with 12–14cm girth in a 45-litre pot, approximately 3–3.5m in height, this well-established specimen is ready to deliver immediate structural and seasonal impact.
- Deciduous ornamental tree
- Outstanding multi-coloured autumn foliage
- Distinctive star-shaped leaves
- Strong upright growth habit
- Reliable autumn colour in UK gardens
- Ideal for lawns, avenues, and landscapes
- Hardy and adaptable
- Supplied 12–14cm girth in a 45L pot (3–3.5m height)
Position: Plant in full sun for best autumn colour.
Planting: Plant in fertile, well-drained soil. Tolerates heavier soils better than many varieties.
Watering & Feeding: Water thoroughly after planting and during the first growing season. Feed in spring if required.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Remove dead or crossing branches in winter.
Winter Care: Fully hardy. Stake securely after planting until established.
Q: How tall does Liquidambar ‘Worplesdon’ grow?
Typically reaches 15–20m at maturity.
Q: When does it show autumn colour?
Mid to late autumn.
Q: Is it suitable for heavy soil?
Yes-more tolerant than many other Liquidambar varieties.
Q: Is it suitable for smaller gardens?
Best suited to medium and large gardens.
Q: What does 12–14cm girth mean?
The trunk circumference measures 12–14cm at 1 metre above ground.
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