Liquidambar styraciflua 'Worplesdon' (Worplesdon American Sweetgum)
Botanical Information
| Family | Altingiaceae (Hamamelidaceae) |
| Genus | Liquidambar |
| Species | styraciflua |
| Cultivar | 'Worplesdon' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous) |
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Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 6b - 7a |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 7 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H6 - H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -21 - (-15) |
| Temperature (°F) | -5 - 5 |
| Height | 12 - 24 m |
| Spread | 8 - 12 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | May |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Medium-sized deciduous tree. |
| ID Characteristic | Five lobed maple-like leaves that are green in spring and deep orange-red in autumn. |
| Shape | A tall, narrow pyramid. |
| Landscape | Drought resistant and low maintenance. |
| Propagation | Semi-hardwood cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Best grown in lime-free soil in full sun. |
| Pests | No major issues. |
| Notable Specimens | The Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington, Ontario, Canada. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Young shoots are smooth, often becoming corky later. |
| Leaf Description | Five-lobed, to 15 cm in diameter, resembling maple leaves and turning a deep orange and yellow during autumn with red tints. |
| Flower Description | Flowers are insignificant. |
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