Liquidambar Styraciflua Pleached Std 180 Stem 10/12cm G, 140cm H x 120cm W Frame

Liquidambar styraciflua (Pleached Standard 180cm Stem, 140x120cm Frame) – Structured Elegance & Seasonal Drama

This pleached form of Liquidambar styraciflua (Sweet Gum) offers the perfect combination of architectural form and breathtaking seasonal transformation. Trained on a 180cm clear stem with a neatly framed 140cm (H) x 120cm (W) canopy, this tree brings both function and beauty to formal garden designs, outdoor rooms, or stylish screening.

Seasonal Interest

Spring: Fresh, bright green star-shaped foliage emerges, forming a crisp, uniform canopy.

Summer: Dense leaf coverage offers excellent privacy, texture, and a touch of elegance.

Autumn: Spectacular foliage turns fiery shades of crimson, orange, and purple—among the richest in autumnal displays.

Winter: Sculptural branches and corky bark provide visual interest long after the leaves fall.

Size & Structure

• Stem Height: 180cm clear stem for elevated privacy.

• Canopy Frame: 140cm tall x 120cm wide – ideal for defining spaces or screening.

• Growth Habit: Formal and upright, with a horizontal framework perfect for repeated planting.

Ideal Uses

• Above Fence Screening – Offers green privacy where fences or walls fall short.

• Courtyard or Urban Gardens – Adds vertical greenery without dominating the footprint.

• Formal Avenues or Borders – Use in repetition to create rhythm and structure.

• Architectural Accents – Frames views and defines garden "rooms."

Planting & Care

• Position: Best colour in full sun, but tolerates partial shade.

• Soil: Moist, fertile, well-drained; neutral to slightly acidic pH preferred.

• Hardiness: Fully hardy and wind-resistant once established.

• Maintenance: Annual pruning in winter maintains shape; feed in spring to support lush growth.

Why Choose This Pleached Sweet Gum?

• Professionally trained for clean lines and top-tier screening
• Showstopping autumn colours in rich, dramatic tones
• Compact canopy ideal for privacy and garden structure
• Low-maintenance, high-impact choice for sophisticated outdoor design

Pair it with: low evergreen hedges (e.g. Buxus or Pittosporum), ornamental grasses, or ground-level perennials like Salvia or Geraniums for contrast and texture. This pleached Liquidambar delivers year-round impact with refined architectural grace.

Liquidambar Styraciflua Pleached Std 180 Stem 10/12cm G, 140cm H x 120cm W Frame Grasslands Nursery Average Rate Of Growth 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.