sweet gum 'Parasol'

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A deciduous tree with a compact, rounded crown, growing to 6m. The deeply divided maple-like leaves turn deep red, orange, yellow and purple in autumn. Insignificant flowers in late spring are followed by spiky fruit capsules in autumn. Branches develop a corky, winged appearance. A good choice for a smaller garden

Scientific classification

Species: sweet gum 'Parasol' (Liquidambar styraciflua 'Parasol')
Genus: Liquidambar
Family: Hamamelidaceae

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Toxicity: Trees
Plant type: 4-8 metres
Height: 2.5-4 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Autumn · Spring · Summer
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of sweet gum 'Parasol'

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Culture

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Quick identification of sweet gum 'Parasol'

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sweet gum 'Parasol' care guide

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging

Fertilizing

Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season

Pruning

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.

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings

Growing

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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