-
Trees
Trees
Fruit Trees
Ornamental
Screening
Palms
By FeaturesBy Shape -
Shrubs
Shrubs
Large shrubs
Hedging
Bamboo
Climbers
Flowering
Grasses & Ferns
Popular
-
Pines & Conifers
Pines & Conifers
Pines
Spruce & Fir
Cypress
Thuja
Redwood | Sequoia
-
Specimen
Opened 7 Days, 8am-5pm
FREE DELIVERY OVER £350
FREE DELIVERY OVER £350
Liquidambar Trees (Sweet Gum Tree)
The Liquidambar tree, commonly called sweet gum, is a large, deciduous tree known for its star-shaped leaves and spiky, gumball-like fruits. It features a straight trunk and a pyramidal canopy, which turns into stunning shades of yellow, orange, red, and purple in the fall, making it a popular ornamental tree.
17 products
17 products
Sort by:
Liquidambar styraciflua 'Worplesdon' Std | Sweet Gum Worplesdon - 120-150cm, 10lt
7600
£76.00
Unit price perLiquidambar styraciflua 'Worplesdon' Std | Sweet Gum Worplesdon - 120-150cm, 10lt
7600
£76.00
Unit price per
Liquidambar styraciflua 'Worplesdon' Std is a large, deciduous tree with neat, pyramidal, semi-opened crown and smooth, grey bark, not fissured and corky as the species. Its deeply-lobed, maple-like leaves are glossy green and turn golden-yellow, orange, and scarlet red, then burgundy and deep purple, in autumn. Small, inconspicuous flowers are followed by interesting, hard, spiny, rounded, capsules, gum balls, that remain on branches throughout winter. Liquidambar styraciflua 'Worplesdon' Std is an adaptable to various conditions, but prefers nutrient-rich, fertile, slightly acidic, moist, and well-drained soils, in full sun. It is very resilient, tolerant of drought, heat, salt, urban pollution, even flooding. Generally, pest-free and disease-free. Liquidambar styraciflua 'Worplesdon' Std, with its beautiful autumn foliage, is a stunning ornamental tree, perfect as a specimen plant or a shade tree in large informal, cottage, coastal, and urban gardens. It is suitable for streets and urban areas but fruit litter may become a problem.
Liquidambar styraciflua 'Lane Roberts' | Sweet Gum 'Lane Roberts' - 140-180cm, 10lt
8200
£82.00
Unit price perLiquidambar styraciflua 'Lane Roberts' | Sweet Gum 'Lane Roberts' - 140-180cm, 10lt
8200
£82.00
Unit price per
Liquidambar styraciflua 'Lane Roberts' is a medium-sized, deciduous tree with narrow, upright crown when young, broadly conical when mature, corky fissures on branches, and aromatic, star-shaped, maple-like, glossy, dark green leaves that turn deep crimson to nearly black in autumn. Small, inconspicuous, yellowish-green flowers bloom in spring, and are followed by hard, prickly gum balls that remain on branches throughout the winter. Liquidambar styraciflua 'Lane Roberts' is an adaptable tree, easily grown in various types of soils, except shallow and alkaline. It prefers moist, slightly acidic, well-drained soils in sunny, sheltered positions. It is tolerant of partial shade, cold, and heat. Resistant to urban pollution. Low maintenance plant. Generally, pest-free and disease-free. Liquidambar styraciflua is a wonderful ornamental tree, popular for its wonderful foliage, but it needs a lot of space to grow. Perfect as a specimen plant. Suitable for urban areas but prickly fruits falling to the ground could be a problem.
Liquidambar styraciflua 'Gum Ball' - Clear Stem 50 cm - Girth 6-8cm - Height 140-160cm - 15lt
12800
£128.00
Unit price perLiquidambar styraciflua 'Gum Ball' - Clear Stem 50 cm - Girth 6-8cm - Height 140-160cm - 15lt
12800
£128.00
Unit price per
Liquidambar styraciflua 'Gum Ball' is a compact, rounded, densely branched, deciduous shrub or small tree, with star-shaped, five-lobed, glossy, deep green leaves, yellow to deep burgundy in autumn. Small, inconspicuous flowers bloom in spring and are followed by small, spikey, rounded capsules that persist throughout the winter. Liquidambar styraciflua 'Gum Ball' prefers fertile and semi-fertile, loamy, lime-free, slightly acidic, consistently moist, well-drained soils. It thrives in full sun to partial shade. Doesn’t tolerate drought. It is very resistant to frost, but needs to be sheltered from harsh winter winds. Moderately tolerant of sea salt and pollution. Generally, pest-free and disease-free. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require pruning. Sweet gum 'Gum Ball' is a highly ornamental, small tree with beautiful autumn foliage. It is suitable for cottage, urban, coastal, and woodland gardens. Perfect as a specimen plant, shade tree or street tree. Ideal for patios because of its small size. Fruit can create litter.
Liquidambar styraciflua 'Albomarginata Manon' | Sweet Gum 'Silver King Manon' - 100-120cm, 25lt
14000
£140.00
Unit price perLiquidambar styraciflua 'Albomarginata Manon' | Sweet Gum 'Silver King Manon' - 100-120cm, 25lt
14000
£140.00
Unit price per
Liquidambar styraciflua 'Albomarginata Manon' is a large, deciduous tree of narrow, upright, pyramidal habit, and aromatic, maple-like, variegated leaves, greyish-green with white margins that turn pink in autumn, and beautiful orange, dark red, and purple autumn foliage. Small, inconspicuous, yellowish-green flowers bloom in spring and are followed by hard, prickly gum balls.
Liquidambar styraciflua 'Albomarginata Manon' is an adaptable tree, easily grown in various types of soils, except shallow and alkaline. It prefers moderately fertile, deep, moist, slightly acidic, well-drained soils in sunny, sheltered positions. It is tolerant of cold, heat, and salty winds. Resistant to urban pollution. Low maintenance plant. Generally, pest-free and disease-free.
Liquidambar styraciflua 'Albomarginata Manon' is a large ornamental tree, popular for its wonderful foliage, but it needs a lot of space to grow. Suitable for coastal and urban areas. Tasty, thick sap is harvested from under the bark and used for various purposes.
Liquidambar styraciflua 'Gum Ball' - Half standard - Clear Stem 100cm - Girth 6-8cm - Height 140-160cm - 20lt
16000
£160.00
Unit price perLiquidambar styraciflua 'Gum Ball' - Half standard - Clear Stem 100cm - Girth 6-8cm - Height 140-160cm - 20lt
16000
£160.00
Unit price per
Liquidambar styraciflua 'Gum Ball' is a compact, rounded, densely branched, deciduous shrub or small tree, with star-shaped, five-lobed, glossy, deep green leaves, yellow to deep burgundy in autumn. Small, inconspicuous flowers bloom in spring and are followed by small, spikey, rounded capsules that persist throughout the winter. Liquidambar styraciflua 'Gum Ball' prefers fertile and semi-fertile, loamy, lime-free, slightly acidic, consistently moist, well-drained soils. It thrives in full sun to partial shade. Doesn’t tolerate drought. It is very resistant to frost, but needs to be sheltered from harsh winter winds. Moderately tolerant of sea salt and pollution. Generally, pest-free and disease-free. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require pruning. Sweet gum 'Gum Ball' is a highly ornamental, small tree with beautiful autumn foliage. It is suitable for cottage, urban, coastal, and woodland gardens. Perfect as a specimen plant, shade tree or street tree. Ideal for patios because of its small size. Fruit can create litter.
Liquidambar styraciflua 'Worplesdon' Std | Sweet Gum Worplesdon - 250-300cm, 30lt
19800
£198.00
Unit price perLiquidambar styraciflua 'Worplesdon' Std | Sweet Gum Worplesdon - 250-300cm, 30lt
19800
£198.00
Unit price per
Liquidambar styraciflua 'Worplesdon' Std is a large, deciduous tree with neat, pyramidal, semi-opened crown and smooth, grey bark, not fissured and corky as the species. Its deeply-lobed, maple-like leaves are glossy green and turn golden-yellow, orange, and scarlet red, then burgundy and deep purple, in autumn. Small, inconspicuous flowers are followed by interesting, hard, spiny, rounded, capsules, gum balls, that remain on branches throughout winter. Liquidambar styraciflua 'Worplesdon' Std is an adaptable to various conditions, but prefers nutrient-rich, fertile, slightly acidic, moist, and well-drained soils, in full sun. It is very resilient, tolerant of drought, heat, salt, urban pollution, even flooding. Generally, pest-free and disease-free. Liquidambar styraciflua 'Worplesdon' Std, with its beautiful autumn foliage, is a stunning ornamental tree, perfect as a specimen plant or a shade tree in large informal, cottage, coastal, and urban gardens. It is suitable for streets and urban areas but fruit litter may become a problem.
Liquidambar styraciflua 'Gum Ball' | Sweet gum 'Gum Ball' - 280-300cm, 30lt
27500
£275.00
Unit price perLiquidambar styraciflua 'Gum Ball' | Sweet gum 'Gum Ball' - 280-300cm, 30lt
27500
£275.00
Unit price per
Liquidambar styraciflua is a large, deciduous tree with narrow, upright crown when young, conical to rounded when mature, and aromatic, lobed, star-shaped, maple-like, dark green leaves that turn beautiful orange, dark red and purple in autumn. Clusters of small, inconspicuous yellowish flowers bloom in spring and are followed by hard, rounded, prickly gum balls in autumn that remain on the tree in winter.
Liquidambar styraciflua is an adaptable tree, easily grown in various types of soils, except shallow and alkaline. It prefers moist, slightly acidic, well-drained soils in sunny, sheltered positions. It is tolerant of partial shade, cold, heat, and salty winds. Resistant to urban pollution. Low maintenance plant. Generally, pest-free and disease-free.
Liquidambar styraciflua is a large ornamental tree, popular for its wonderful autumn foliage, but it needs a lot of space to grow. Suitable for coastal and urban areas. Tasty, thick sap is harvested from under the bark and used for various purposes.
Liquidambar styraciflua 'Gum Ball' | Sweet gum 'Gum Ball' - 180-220cm, 45lt
27500
£275.00
Unit price perLiquidambar styraciflua 'Gum Ball' | Sweet gum 'Gum Ball' - 180-220cm, 45lt
27500
£275.00
Unit price per
Liquidambar styraciflua 'Gum Ball' is a compact, rounded, densely branched, deciduous shrub or small tree, with star-shaped, five-lobed, glossy, deep green leaves, yellow to deep burgundy in autumn. Small, inconspicuous flowers bloom in spring and are followed by small, spikey, rounded capsules that persist throughout the winter. Liquidambar styraciflua 'Gum Ball' prefers fertile and semi-fertile, loamy, lime-free, slightly acidic, consistently moist, well-drained soils. It thrives in full sun to partial shade. Doesn’t tolerate drought. It is very resistant to frost, but needs to be sheltered from harsh winter winds. Moderately tolerant of sea salt and pollution. Generally, pest-free and disease-free. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require pruning. Sweet gum 'Gum Ball' is a highly ornamental, small tree with beautiful autumn foliage. It is suitable for cottage, urban, coastal, and woodland gardens. Perfect as a specimen plant, shade tree or street tree. Ideal for patios because of its small size. Fruit can create litter.
Liquidambar styraciflua 'Gum Ball' - Standard - Clear Stem 200cm - Girth 8-10cm - Height 270cm - 18lt
28500
£285.00
Unit price perLiquidambar styraciflua 'Gum Ball' - Standard - Clear Stem 200cm - Girth 8-10cm - Height 270cm - 18lt
28500
£285.00
Unit price per
Liquidambar styraciflua is a large, deciduous tree with narrow, upright crown when young, conical to rounded when mature, and aromatic, lobed, star-shaped, maple-like, dark green leaves that turn beautiful orange, dark red and purple in autumn. Clusters of small, inconspicuous yellowish flowers bloom in spring and are followed by hard, rounded, prickly gum balls in autumn that remain on the tree in winter. Liquidambar styraciflua is an adaptable tree, easily grown in various types of soils, except shallow and alkaline. It prefers moist, slightly acidic, well-drained soils in sunny, sheltered positions. It is tolerant of partial shade, cold, heat, and salty winds. Resistant to urban pollution. Low maintenance plant. Generally, pest-free and disease-free. Liquidambar styraciflua is a large ornamental tree, popular for its wonderful autumn foliage, but it needs a lot of space to grow. Suitable for coastal and urban areas. Tasty, thick sap is harvested from under the bark and used for various purposes.
Liquidambar styraciflua 'Albomarginata' | Sweet Gum 'Silver King' - 50lt
30000
£300.00
Unit price perLiquidambar styraciflua 'Albomarginata' | Sweet Gum 'Silver King' - 50lt
30000
£300.00
Unit price per
Liquidambar styraciflua 'Albomarginata' is a highly ornamental, deciduous tree with conical, upright habit, and variegated, five-lobed, green leaves with irregular, white margins. Leaves are blushed pink in summer and turn attractive dark red and purple in autumn. Inconspicuous, greenish flowers bloom in spring and are followed by interesting, spiny, rounded fruit, green at first, then maturing to brown. Liquidambar styraciflua 'Albomarginata' grow best in moderately fertile, deep, slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soils, but can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It thrives in full sun to partial shade. Once established, somewhat resistant to drought and temporary flooding. Older plants are very resistant to frost. Adaptable to coastal and urban conditions. Generally, pest-free and disease-free. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require pruning. Sweet Gum 'Silver King', with its beautiful, colour-changing foliage, is a wonderful architectural tree, perfect for cottage, coastal, urban, and woodland gardens. Excellent shade or park tree. Needs a lot of space to grow.
Liquidambar styraciflua | Sweet Gum Tree - Girth 08-10cm - 280-330cm - 50lt
31000
£310.00
Unit price perLiquidambar styraciflua | Sweet Gum Tree - Girth 08-10cm - 280-330cm - 50lt
31000
£310.00
Unit price per
Liquidambar styraciflua is a large, deciduous tree with narrow, upright crown when young, conical to rounded when mature, and aromatic, lobed, star-shaped, maple-like, dark green leaves that turn beautiful orange, dark red and purple in autumn. Clusters of small, inconspicuous yellowish flowers bloom in spring and are followed by hard, rounded, prickly gum balls in autumn that remain on the tree in winter. Liquidambar styraciflua is an adaptable tree, easily grown in various types of soils, except shallow and alkaline. It prefers moist, slightly acidic, well-drained soils in sunny, sheltered positions. It is tolerant of partial shade, cold, heat, and salty winds. Resistant to urban pollution. Low maintenance plant. Generally, pest-free and disease-free. Liquidambar styraciflua is a large ornamental tree, popular for its wonderful autumn foliage, but it needs a lot of space to grow. Suitable for coastal and urban areas. Tasty, thick sap is harvested from under the bark and used for various purposes.
Liquidambar styraciflua 'Slender Silhouette' - Height 350-380cm - Girth 8-10cm - 45lt
32500
£325.00
Unit price perLiquidambar styraciflua 'Slender Silhouette' - Height 350-380cm - Girth 8-10cm - 45lt
32500
£325.00
Unit price perThe liquidambar, or sweetgum tree, with its slender silhouette and vibrant seasonal display, can be a striking addition to many gardens. Its upright, narrow form makes it especially suitable for smaller spaces or as a vertical accent in larger landscapes. In autumn, it transforms into a fiery beacon of color, with leaves ranging from deep red to orange and purple, bringing dramatic beauty to any setting.
The tree’s glossy, star-shaped foliage provides lush greenery through spring and summer, offering both shade and visual interest. While it thrives best in full sun and well-drained soil, it is adaptable to various soil types and relatively low-maintenance once established.
Liquidambar can produce spiky seed pods that may litter the ground in fall but with careful placement—away from walkways or patios—the liquid amber tree offers a unique blend of elegance, seasonal drama, and structural form ideal for any garden.
Liquidambar styraciflua | Sweet Gum Tree - Frame - 200-210cm, 55lt
38000
£380.00
Unit price perLiquidambar styraciflua | Sweet Gum Tree - Frame - 200-210cm, 55lt
38000
£380.00
Unit price per
Liquidambar styraciflua is a large, deciduous tree with narrow, upright crown when young, conical to rounded when mature, and aromatic, lobed, star-shaped, maple-like, dark green leaves that turn beautiful orange, dark red and purple in autumn. Clusters of small, inconspicuous yellowish flowers bloom in spring and are followed by hard, rounded, prickly gum balls in autumn that remain on the tree in winter.
Liquidambar styraciflua is an adaptable tree, easily grown in various types of soils, except shallow and alkaline. It prefers moist, slightly acidic, well-drained soils in sunny, sheltered positions. It is tolerant of partial shade, cold, heat, and salty winds. Resistant to urban pollution. Low maintenance plant. Generally, pest-free and disease-free.
Liquidambar styraciflua is a large ornamental tree, popular for its wonderful autumn foliage, but it needs a lot of space to grow. Suitable for coastal and urban areas. Tasty, thick sap is harvested from under the bark and used for various purposes.
Liquidambar styraciflua 'Albomarginata Manon' | Sweet Gum 'Silver King Manon' - 500cm, 90lt
44500
£445.00
Unit price perLiquidambar styraciflua 'Albomarginata Manon' | Sweet Gum 'Silver King Manon' - 500cm, 90lt
44500
£445.00
Unit price per
Liquidambar styraciflua 'Albomarginata Manon' is a large, deciduous tree of narrow, upright, pyramidal habit, and aromatic, maple-like, variegated leaves, greyish-green with white margins that turn pink in autumn, and beautiful orange, dark red, and purple autumn foliage. Small, inconspicuous, yellowish-green flowers bloom in spring and are followed by hard, prickly gum balls. Liquidambar styraciflua 'Albomarginata Manon' is an adaptable tree, easily grown in various types of soils, except shallow and alkaline. It prefers moderately fertile, deep, moist, slightly acidic, well-drained soils in sunny, sheltered positions. It is tolerant of cold, heat, and salty winds. Resistant to urban pollution. Low maintenance plant. Generally, pest-free and disease-free. Liquidambar styraciflua 'Albomarginata Manon' is a large ornamental tree, popular for its wonderful foliage, but it needs a lot of space to grow. Suitable for coastal and urban areas. Tasty, thick sap is harvested from under the bark and used for various purposes.
Liquidambar styraciflua 'Albomarginata' | Sweet Gum 'Silver King' | Mature |- 380-420cm - 120lt
44500
£445.00
Unit price perLiquidambar styraciflua 'Albomarginata' | Sweet Gum 'Silver King' | Mature |- 380-420cm - 120lt
44500
£445.00
Unit price per
Liquidambar styraciflua 'Albomarginata' is a highly ornamental, deciduous tree with conical, upright habit, and variegated, five-lobed, green leaves with irregular, white margins. Leaves are blushed pink in summer and turn attractive dark red and purple in autumn. Inconspicuous, greenish flowers bloom in spring and are followed by interesting, spiny, rounded fruit, green at first, then maturing to brown. Liquidambar styraciflua 'Albomarginata' grow best in moderately fertile, deep, slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soils, but can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It thrives in full sun to partial shade. Once established, somewhat resistant to drought and temporary flooding. Older plants are very resistant to frost. Adaptable to coastal and urban conditions. Generally, pest-free and disease-free. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require pruning. Sweet Gum 'Silver King', with its beautiful, colour-changing foliage, is a wonderful architectural tree, perfect for cottage, coastal, urban, and woodland gardens. Excellent shade or park tree. Needs a lot of space to grow.
Liquidambar styraciflua | Sweet Gum Tree - 380-400cm, 150lt
58000
£580.00
Unit price perLiquidambar styraciflua | Sweet Gum Tree - 380-400cm, 150lt
58000
£580.00
Unit price per
Liquidambar styraciflua is a large, deciduous tree with narrow, upright crown when young, conical to rounded when mature, and aromatic, lobed, star-shaped, maple-like, dark green leaves that turn beautiful orange, dark red and purple in autumn. Clusters of small, inconspicuous yellowish flowers bloom in spring and are followed by hard, rounded, prickly gum balls in autumn that remain on the tree in winter. Liquidambar styraciflua is an adaptable tree, easily grown in various types of soils, except shallow and alkaline. It prefers moist, slightly acidic, well-drained soils in sunny, sheltered positions. It is tolerant of partial shade, cold, heat, and salty winds. Resistant to urban pollution. Low maintenance plant. Generally, pest-free and disease-free. Liquidambar styraciflua is a large ornamental tree, popular for its wonderful autumn foliage, but it needs a lot of space to grow. Suitable for coastal and urban areas. Tasty, thick sap is harvested from under the bark and used for various purposes.
Liquidambar styraciflua | Sweet Gum Tree - 440-450cm, 90lt
62000
£620.00
Unit price perLiquidambar styraciflua | Sweet Gum Tree - 440-450cm, 90lt
62000
£620.00
Unit price per
Liquidambar styraciflua is a large, deciduous tree with narrow, upright crown when young, conical to rounded when mature, and aromatic, lobed, star-shaped, maple-like, dark green leaves that turn beautiful orange, dark red and purple in autumn. Clusters of small, inconspicuous yellowish flowers bloom in spring and are followed by hard, rounded, prickly gum balls in autumn that remain on the tree in winter. Liquidambar styraciflua is an adaptable tree, easily grown in various types of soils, except shallow and alkaline. It prefers moist, slightly acidic, well-drained soils in sunny, sheltered positions. It is tolerant of partial shade, cold, heat, and salty winds. Resistant to urban pollution. Low maintenance plant. Generally, pest-free and disease-free. Liquidambar styraciflua is a large ornamental tree, popular for its wonderful autumn foliage, but it needs a lot of space to grow. Suitable for coastal and urban areas. Tasty, thick sap is harvested from under the bark and used for various purposes.
Related blog posts
by Arundel Arboretum on Apr 20, 2022
Liquidambar styraciflua / Sweet Gum
Liquidambar styraciflua is a medium to large tree which is chosen mainly for its outstanding autumn colour on five-lobed star-shaped shiny green leaves. Ideally planted on acidic soils for the best autumn colours.
Liquidambar styraciflua ‘Worplesdon’
Liquidambar styraciflua ‘Worplesdon’ is a very popular form of Liquidambar as it is more suitable for the average garden. It has even more rich autumn colours of mostly orange and red. An added feature in the winter is the cork that develops on the wood of the tree.
Liquidambar styraciflua ‘Albomarginata Manon’
Liquidambar styraciflua ‘Albomarginata Manon’ is a pyramidal shaped, deciduous tree. It has blue-green foliage with a creamy-white margin, which turns pinkish in the autumn. This tree is ideal for small gardens.
Liquidambar styraciflua ‘Albomarginata Manon’ is a pyramidal shaped, deciduous tree. It has blue-green foliage with a creamy-white margin, which turns pinkish in the autumn. This tree is ideal for small gardens.
by Arundel Arboretum on Mar 23, 2022
Continuing our theme of trees for autumn colours, our deciduous trees are reaching the end of their spectacular display of stunning autumn colours now. The transformation from vibrant reds, flame oranges and buttery yellows is nearly finished, but one tree that is continuing to give a final splash of colour is Liquidambar styraciflua ‘Worplesdon’.
Liquidambar styraciflua ‘Worplesdon’ is a fast-growing deciduous tree, and to really appreciate its full splendour as it grows and matures, it should ideally be planted where it has plenty of space. It will grow happily in full sun in any good well-drained soil.
Liquidambar styraciflua ‘Worplesdon’ is a magnificent tree with a straight trunk and a broadly conical shaped crown when it reaches maturity. It has foliage of large, star-shaped, deeply lobed leaves. These are glossy green when they first emerge in spring before turning their fiery red, orange, purple and yellow in the autumn. Once their leaves have fallen it reveals an attractive branch pattern and the cork that develops on the wood of the tree.
This tree is renowned for its stunning autumn colours and has an eventual height of 6m and a spread of 4m after approximately 20 years.
If you are considering planting trees for autumn colours, then Liquidambar styraciflua ‘Worplesdon’ is certainly a tree worthy of consideration, and is definitely a rival to Japanese Maples!
We have a good selection in stock, and our friendly team would be happy to advise you on the right one for you.