Liquidambar orientalis 'Maurice Foster'

A rare small to medium sized, deciduous tree once established with eye-catching, deeply cut somewhat fig-like leaves which are dark green in Spring & Summer, turning handsome shades or orange red and purple in autumn before falling.

Best autumn colour if planted in a sunny position with some shelter from strong winds.

• Position: Full sun.
• Soil: Moist, fertile soil. Liquidambar orientalis 'Maurice Foster' 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: Small to medium sized conical tree, spreading a little once mature.
  • Height: 10 - 12 m (32 - 40 ft).
  • Spread: 5 - 6 m (16 - 20 ft).

• Notes: The autumn colour of individual plants will vary according to weather and in particular the pH of your soil. The best, most vivid colours will occur in lime-free or acid soils. A liberal annual application of flowers of sulphur around the base of a Liquidambar, at a rate of up to 2 oz. per square yard on neutral or slightly alkaline soils will slowly lower the pH and intensify the autumn colour!