Liquidambar styraciflua 'Burgundy'

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Liquidambar "Burgundy'

  
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Norman's Nursery

 

Description

This beautiful deciduous tree reaches 40'-60' tall and 20'-25' wide. Lobed green leaves turn wine red to purple red in fall, quite a show. Spiny fruit appear in fall and can create litter. This is a great tree for parks. It prefers full sun and a moderate amount of water.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree

 

Height Range

40-60'

 

Flower Color

n/a

 

Flower Season

n/a

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

Brown

 

Fruit Color

Brown

 

Fruit Season

Fall

Sun

Full

 

Water

Medium

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

 

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

Invasive, Messy

Design Styles

English Cottage, Woodland

 

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Specimen

 

Seasonal Interest

Fall

 

Location Uses

Background, Park

 

Special Uses

Screen, Shade Tree

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.