Liquidambar styraciflua 'Silver King'


Botanical Information

FamilyHamamelidaceae
GenusLiquidambar
Speciesstyraciflua
Cultivar'Silver King'
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone5 - 9
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone4a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH3 - H7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-29 - (-1)
Temperature (°F)-20 - 30
Height6 - 12 m
Spread4 - 8 m
GrowthSlow
Flowering PeriodMay, June, July

Description and Growing Information

CultivationGrows in moist, mildly acidic soil in full sunlight.
PestsBleeding necrosis, leaf spots, sweetgum webworm and caterpillars.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionCream-edged, three-lobed green leaves.

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