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Liquidambar acalycina 'Burgundy Flush'

We're sorry, this plant is currently out of stock! New specimens will be available in summer 2011. Please email us at sales@bluebellnursery.com or telephone us on (01530) 413700 if you wish to order in advance.

Description

An unusual and exciting species native to Eastern Asia, Liquidambar acalycina 'Burgundy Flush' has large, three lobed, maple-like leaves which emerge as a vivid burgundy-purple colour in spring. These leaves slowly darken to green as they age in summer, before turning a translucent red in autumn befopre they fall. A handsome garden tree!

Features

• Common name: Chinese Sweet Gum.
• Position: Full sun.
• Soil: Moist, fertile soil. Liquidambar acalycina 'Burgundy Flush' will grow well in most areas but will produce its most bright and vivid autumn colour in lime free or acidic soils.
• Hardiness: Reasonably hardy. Young plants can suffer die back after very severe late spring frosts, but usually recover well.
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Medium sized branching tree.
• Height: 15 m (50 ft).
• Spread: 8 m (26 ft).
• Notes: The above height and spread is a good estimate for the Midlands. In the south of the U.K., this may grow to be a slightly larger trees and in the north of the U.K., slightly smaller. We have a specimen of Liquidambar acalycina 'Burgundy Flush', planted in the woodland garden surrounding our nursery. At 6 years old, it had reached a height of 2.5 m and a spread of 1.5 m.
• Size: 5L containers