Liquidambar styraciflua ‘Worplesdon’ is a standout cultivar selected in Surrey, England, making it exceptionally reliable in temperate, moist climates. Unlike wild Sweetgum trees that require long, scorching summers to produce vibrant fall colors, 'Worplesdon' reliably puts on a intense color show every single autumn regardless of mild or wet summer weather.
Product Highlights
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🍂 Spectacular Autumn Display: Holds its fiery red, purple, and orange leaves longer than almost any other Sweetgum variety.
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🌧️ Extremely Reliable in Wet Climates: Specifically bred to withstand cool, damp, and windy conditions without losing foliage prematurely.
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🌳 Distinctive Maple-Like Leaves: Deeply lobed, glossy green summer foliage that provides excellent canopy shade.
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🏆 RHS Award of Garden Merit: Holds the prestigious Royal Horticultural Society award for outstanding garden performance.
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🪴 Low Maintenance: Naturally forms a symmetrical, broadly conical crown with minimal pruning required.
| Key Feature |
Specification |
| Common Name |
Sweetgum 'Worplesdon' |
| Plant Type |
Deciduous Ornamental Tree |
| Hardiness |
Fully Hardy (Zones 5–9 / RHS H6) |
| Height at Maturity |
10 – 15 meters (30 – 50 feet) |
| Spread at Maturity |
4 – 8 meters (13 – 26 feet) |
| Growth Rate |
Medium (approx. 30–40 cm per year) |
| Sunlight |
Full Sun for maximum autumn color |
| Soil Preference |
Neutral to Acidic, moist, well-drained soil |
