loading

Liquidambar styraciflua 'Lane Roberts'

sweet gum 'Lane Roberts'

Product Image
A gorgeous tree, with large, star-like, shiny, bright green leaves which turn brilliant purple, then shades of orange and yellow in the autumn. 'Lane Roberts' has a rounded, heavy crown, and although it grows slowly, it is not suitable for a small garden, as it is long-lived and will eventually grow to 25 metres. In Britain, it flowers intermittently and inconspicuously in spring, but it is for the foliage that this tree is prized. Grow it either as a specimen tree in grass, or as the centrepiece to a glade. Trees grown in a rich, damp soil in full sun will colour the best.

How to care for Liquidambar styraciflua Lane Roberts:

When planting, incorporate lots of well-rotted manure or garden compost into the planting hole and stake firmly. Requires minimal pruning. Remove any broken, diseased or crossing branches in late autumn or winter.
Eventual height:
25m
Eventual spread:
12m
Position:

Full sun / light shade

Rate of growth:

Fast-growing

Soil:

Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil

Hardiness:

Fully hardy

  • InformationThis tree is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.

Product options

Add to basket
Product options image
TR30000733
9 litre pot | 1.2 - 1.5m tall
£64.79
In stock
(shipped within 1-2 working days)
Remove Add
Product options image
TR30000977
bare root | 1.2 - 1.5m tall
was £39.99 now £27.99
In stock
(shipped within 1-2 working days)
Remove Add
Delivery options (pick your preferred option at checkout)
Standard delivery Standard Delivery£7.95
Nominated delivery Named Day Delivery£14.95

Goes well with

Become an RHS Member today and save 25% on your first year