sweet gum 'Parasol'

How to Grow and Care for sweet gum 'Parasol'

sweet gum 'Parasol' · Liquidambar styraciflua 'Parasol'

Grow in lime-free, moderately fertile soil, in full sun or partial shade. Suitable for woodlands or as a specimen tree. Full sun brings out the best autumn colour - see tree cultivation

Watering: Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterloggingSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing sweet gum 'Parasol'

sweet gum 'Parasol'
Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeClay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Grow in lime-free, moderately fertile soil, in full sun or partial shade. Suitable for woodlands or as a specimen tree. Full sun brings out the best autumn colour - see tree cultivation

How to Water sweet gum 'Parasol'?

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for sweet gum 'Parasol'?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for sweet gum 'Parasol'?

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What Soil Is Best for sweet gum 'Parasol'?

Soil type
Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for sweet gum 'Parasol'?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize sweet gum 'Parasol'?

Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season

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How to Prune sweet gum 'Parasol'?

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.

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How to Propagate sweet gum 'Parasol'?

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings

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How to Transplant sweet gum 'Parasol'?

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How to Care for sweet gum 'Parasol' in Winter?

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How to Plant sweet gum 'Parasol'?

Grow in lime-free, moderately fertile soil, in full sun or partial shade. Suitable for woodlands or as a specimen tree. Full sun brings out the best autumn colour - see tree cultivation

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How to Repot sweet gum 'Parasol'?

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How to Harvest sweet gum 'Parasol'?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of sweet gum 'Parasol'

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Attributes of sweet gum 'Parasol'

Plant typeTrees
Height4-8 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitBushy
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Scientific Classification

Species
Liquidambar styraciflua 'Parasol'
Genus
Liquidambar
Family
Hamamelidaceae
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