sweet gum 'Thea'
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A deciduous tree to 20m tall, broadly conical in outline, with glossy green leaves with long central lobes, which turn deep shades of red and purple in autumn
Scientific classification
- Species
- sweet gum 'Thea' (Liquidambar styraciflua 'Thea')
- Genus
- Liquidambar
- Family
- Hamamelidaceae
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- Toxicity
- Trees
- Plant type
- Higher than 12 metres
- Height
- wider than 8 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Autumn · Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of sweet gum 'Thea'
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of sweet gum 'Thea'
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sweet gum 'Thea' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
Pruning
PruningLittle 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.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in summer or by grafting in winter
Growing
GrowingGrow in full sun for best autumn colour
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus
Pests
Generally pest-free
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