5ft 'Thea' Liquidambar Tree | 9L Pot | 2 Years Old

Name: 5ft 'Thea' Liquidambar Tree | 9L Pot | 2 Years Old
Brand: Winters Hill
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Price: 64.99 GBP
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Admired for its vibrant autumn display, 'Thea' is a stunning Sweetgum tree.
Glossy, maple-like green leaves transform into brilliant shades of scarlet, crimson, and orange.
Clusters of spiky 'gum balls' provide interest through the winter months.
Recognised by the RHS as a 'Plant for Pollinators', providing nectar for bees.
A striking feature tree offering year-round appeal for larger gardens.
Its tidy, pyramidal shape is low-maintenance and easy to prune.
Features excellent resistance to common pests and diseases.
Develops appealing, deeply ridged bark as it matures.
Can be pruned to a manageable size suitable for any garden.
Arrives professionally pruned to encourage a strong, bushy shape.

Latin Name: Liquidambar styraciflua 'Thea'
Tree Type: Sweetgum
Key Features: Fantastic foliage, Autumn colour, Deer resistant
Flowering Season: Late spring
Foliage Colour: Green, Orange, Purple, Red
Planting Time: January, February, March, September, October, November, December
Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Soil Type: Happy in most soils, from sandy to clay
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Habit: Bushy
Eventual Spread: 8m
Pest & Disease Resistance: Excellent

Planting: Plant in a border or bed with space to grow. For best results, plant between September and March.
Spacing: Plant trees 8m apart.
Pruning: Prune annually when the tree is dormant, between late autumn and early spring.
Watering: Water lightly. Sweetgum trees are not thirsty, so only water when the soil feels dry to the touch.
Feeding: No feeding is required.
Frost Protection: This tree is fully hardy for UK winters. If a late frost is forecast when the tree is in blossom, protect the flowers overnight with horticultural fleece.

Product Specifications

Height on Arrival: 120-150cm (including pot)
Eventual Height: 20m
Supplied As: 9L EcoPot™ (70% less plastic, fully recyclable)
Age: Typically 18-36 months old

Highlights

Admired for its vibrant autumn display, 'Thea' is a stunning Sweetgum tree.
Glossy, maple-like green leaves transform into brilliant shades of scarlet, crimson, and orange.
Clusters of spiky 'gum balls' provide interest through the winter months.
Recognised by the RHS as a 'Plant for Pollinators', providing nectar for bees.
A striking feature tree offering year-round appeal for larger gardens.
Its tidy, pyramidal shape is low-maintenance and easy to prune.
Features excellent resistance to common pests and diseases.
Develops appealing, deeply ridged bark as it matures.
Can be pruned to a manageable size suitable for any garden.
Arrives professionally pruned to encourage a strong, bushy shape.

Variety Specifications

Latin Name: Liquidambar styraciflua 'Thea'
Tree Type: Sweetgum
Key Features: Fantastic foliage, Autumn colour, Deer resistant
Flowering Season: Late spring
Foliage Colour: Green, Orange, Purple, Red
Planting Time: January, February, March, September, October, November, December
Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Soil Type: Happy in most soils, from sandy to clay
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Habit: Bushy
Eventual Spread: 8m
Pest & Disease Resistance: Excellent

Planting & Care

Planting: Plant in a border or bed with space to grow. For best results, plant between September and March.
Spacing: Plant trees 8m apart.
Pruning: Prune annually when the tree is dormant, between late autumn and early spring.
Watering: Water lightly. Sweetgum trees are not thirsty, so only water when the soil feels dry to the touch.
Feeding: No feeding is required.
Frost Protection: This tree is fully hardy for UK winters. If a late frost is forecast when the tree is in blossom, protect the flowers overnight with horticultural fleece.

Product Specifications