Liquidambar styraciflua 'Anja'

A superb medium sized tree for autumn colour with the dark green summer leaves turning vibrant shades of dark red, orange and purple before falling in late autumn. Usually quite upright initially in terms of habit, spreading once more eatablished.

Best autumn colour in a position with plenty of sun.

• Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
• Soil: Moist, fertile soil. Liquidambar styraciflua 'Anja' 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: Liquidambar styraciflua 'Anja' will grow to be a medium sized branching tree.
  • Height: up to 12 - 15 m (32 - 40 ft) 
  • Spread: 8 - 10 m (26 - 32 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!