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An attractive ornamental tree. The Sweetgum Tree (Liquidambar Styraciflua 'Worplesdon') cloaks itself in appealing decorative foliage. Frequently, considered to be related to maples as its leaves are somewhat similar in shape, but no relation!. In North and Central America, this is a native woodland tree, with its timber imported as satin walnut for furniture. However, in Britain, it is the more the foliage that makes it worthy of planting. When its foliage is crushed, it gives a rather pleasant, sweet resinous aroma. Expect a final height of 28m (93ft 4in). A large garden is a prerequisite, to truly appreciate this tree.
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Ornamental Tree Roots In The Shade e.g. Behind A Fence
It is more important that that foliage (posh term for leaves) receives the sunlight than the roots. So if the canopy of your ornamental tree can sunbathe but the bottom of your tree thinks there has been a nuclear winter then that is ok. You might want to ensure you have good drainage as water and no sun is the start of algae and other such issues.
Do I Need To Stake My Ornamental Tree?
Our article on Tree Staking should help guide you.
Planting In The Corner Of A Garden
Air and light is reduced in this location which could promote fungus and bacterial issues. If the corner is of the house and a fence then you also have leeching issues to contend with from cement and wood preservatives. Also when it rains, that area would experience higher water levels so we advise against it unless the plant is very hardy.
