Liquidambar styraciflua Aurea 15 Litre Pot

Liquidambar styraciflua 'Aurea' – Golden Sweet Gum with Brilliant Autumn Colour

Liquidambar styraciflua 'Aurea' is a beautiful deciduous tree admired for its golden-tinted spring foliage, distinctive star-shaped leaves, and spectacular autumn colour. With its elegant upright habit and richly textured bark, it provides year-round structure and a show-stopping seasonal display.

Seasonal Highlights

• Spring: Fresh, golden-yellow foliage emerges, creating a bright start to the season.

• Summer: Leaves mature to a glossy green, forming a dense, cooling canopy.

• Autumn: Spectacular display of fiery orange, crimson, and purple tones before leaves fall.

• Winter: Sturdy framework and ridged bark add texture and structure to bare gardens.

Key Features

• Golden spring foliage – Unique among sweet gums, brightening the garden early in the year.

• Brilliant autumn colours – Rich mix of red, orange, and purple as the season ends.

• Star-shaped leaves – Classic sweet gum foliage with deeply lobed form.

• Medium-sized tree – Typically reaches 10–15m, making it suitable for many gardens.

• Low maintenance – Hardy, reliable, and adaptable once established.

Perfect For

• Specimen planting – A dramatic feature tree for lawns or large borders.

• Avenues and driveways – Plant in rows for a stunning seasonal effect.

• Autumn displays – Combines beautifully with other fiery-leaved trees.

• Wildlife gardens – Provides shelter for birds and seasonal food sources.

Growing Tips

• Sun/Position: Best in full sun to bring out strong autumn colour.

• Soil: Moist, fertile, well-drained soils preferred; tolerates clay and loam.

• Hardiness: Fully hardy across the UK.

• Care: Little pruning needed beyond removing damaged or crossing branches in winter. Water regularly in dry spells when young.

Looks Great With

• Acers and Nyssa – For layered autumn colour palettes.

• Birches – Their white bark contrasts with fiery foliage.

• Spring bulbs – Underplant with Crocus, Daffodils, or Tulips for multi-season displays.

• Evergreens – Yew or Holly provide year-round contrast and depth.

Liquidambar styraciflua 'Aurea' offers striking golden foliage in spring, lush summer greenery, and one of the finest autumn displays of any ornamental tree. A superb choice for adding elegance and unforgettable seasonal colour to gardens and landscapes.

Liquidambar styraciflua Aurea 15 Litre Pot Grasslands Nursery Deciduous

Does the height include the pot?

No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description

How long does delivery take?

Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.

Where will you leave my plants?

We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.