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Liquidambar styraciflua 'Worplesdon'

Also Known As

Worplesdon Sweet Gum

Plant type

tree

size

H: 60'-75'
W: 35'-50'

planting zones

6a-9b

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Liquidambar styraciflua 'Worplesdon' plant details

Liquidambar styraciflua 'Worplesdon' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring green flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Grows well with sun and even moisture - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Liquidambar styraciflua 'Worplesdon'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: altingiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 35 FT - 50 FT - wide, 60 FT - 75 FT - tall
Flowers: green blooms in spring
Uses: fall color, pyramidal

GROWING CONDITIONS for Liquidambar styraciflua 'Worplesdon'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Distinctive and handsome much of the year, this attractive 40-50'pyramidal tree has leaves with very distinctive long narrow lobes which are a lavish green in spring and summer before becoming a conflagration of oranges and yellows and purples in fall; this tree does produce a large crop of 'gumballs', so plant it where they will not be an issue; although the leaves of this tree might trick you into thinking it is some kind of maple, Liquidambars have alternate leaf arrangements while maples have opposite. S/M

By: Forestfarm

An outstanding cultivar of Sweet Gum selected for its fingerlike leaves and for its rich purple, orange and yellow fall color that is just a knockout! Broadly pyramidal to oval growth habit reaching 60-75' in height and 40-50' wide. Great shade tree. AGM winner. Typical unearthly looking spiny fruit - Gumballs! Very popular in the UK, nearly impossible to find in the US. It's a winner!

By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery

An outstanding cultivar selected for its fingerlike leaves and its rich purple, orange, and yellow fall color. Broadly pyramidal to oval habit. AGM winner.

By: Briggs Plant Propagators

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Photo of Liquidambar styraciflua 'Worplesdon' foliage by Karl Gercens III

By: Karl Gercens III

By: Karl Gercens III

By: Karl Gercens III

By: Karl Gercens III

Gardening facts about Liquidambar styraciflua 'Worplesdon' plant

How to Grow Liquidambar styraciflua 'Worplesdon'

Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- even moisture - occasional
Soil Needs
- adaptable
- rich
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- green
Fruit
- brown
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous

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