{"product_id":"liquidambar-liquidambar-styraciflua","title":"Liquidambar (liquidambar styraciflua)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpectacular autumn foliage: maple-like leaves turn vibrant shades of orange, red, purple, and yellow – one of the best displays among trees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttractive star-shaped glossy green leaves in summer; some trees develop corky winged bark for winter interest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePyramidal to broad conical shape, ideal as a specimen tree in large gardens, parks, or woodlands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvides shade and supports wildlife (seeds eaten by birds\/squirrels).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardy throughout most of the UK; low-maintenance once established, pest\/disease-resistant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote: produces spiky seed balls.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest time: Bare-root November–March (dormant season); container-grown autumn or spring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation: Full sun for best autumn colour (partial shade tolerated); moist but well-drained, neutral to acid soil (prefers fertile loam, dislikes chalky\/waterlogged); requires large growing space –matures  to 20–30m+ tall\/wide, unsuitable for small gardens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreparation: Dig large hole twice root width; incorporate organic matter\/compost for better establishment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting: Set at original depth (check trunk soil mark); stake young trees; firm in, water well, mulch base to reduce cometing weed growth and conserve soil moisture (keep mulch clear of trunk).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAftercare: Water regularly first few years in dry spells; minimal pruning necessary; protect from late frosts; generally easy to manage once established.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cumbria Tree Growers Ltd","offers":[{"title":"60-90cm","offer_id":58459947663704,"sku":null,"price":3.36,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/4879\/4968\/files\/IMG_9878.jpg?v=1789898810","url":"https:\/\/www.treegrowers.co.uk\/products\/liquidambar-liquidambar-styraciflua","provider":"Cumbria Tree Growers Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}