Liquidambar styraciflua Aurea 30 Litre Pot

Liquidambar styraciflua 'Aurea' – A Striking Tree for Brilliant Autumn Colours and Year-Round Appeal

Liquidambar styraciflua 'Aurea', commonly known as the Golden Sweetgum, is a stunning deciduous tree admired for its vibrant golden-yellow foliage in autumn, its attractive, star-shaped leaves, and its elegant form throughout the seasons. Known for its striking seasonal changes, 'Aurea' brings dynamic colour, texture, and architectural interest to gardens, parks, and larger landscapes.

Seasonal Beauty & Growth

• Spring: In spring, the tree produces fresh, bright green leaves that create a lush canopy. The leaves are deeply lobed and have a star-like shape, adding an intricate texture to the landscape. Small, inconspicuous flowers appear, adding a subtle touch to the tree's early-season appeal.
• Summer: During the summer months, the canopy fills out with dense, dark green foliage, providing a cool and shady area beneath. The tree’s structure provides a formal or informal backdrop to other plants in the garden, while its broad leaves offer a sense of depth and scale.
• Autumn: 'Aurea' truly shines in autumn when its leaves turn a brilliant, glowing yellow, often mixed with vibrant oranges and reds. This tree is one of the most spectacular autumn performers, making it a standout in any landscape during the fall months. The leaves fall in late autumn, leaving behind the distinctive spiky seed pods.
• Winter: In winter, the bare branches of Liquidambar 'Aurea' stand out with a graceful branching structure and the spiky seed pods, adding textural interest against the winter sky. The smooth, light grey bark provides subtle elegance during the colder months.

Structure & Form

Liquidambar styraciflua 'Aurea' is a medium to large-sized tree that typically reaches heights of 12–15m (40–50ft), with a broad, conical crown. Its tall, upright growth habit and dense foliage make it an ideal specimen tree or focal point in larger gardens and parklands. The graceful branching structure and vibrant autumn foliage ensure this tree remains a focal point throughout the year.

Ideal for Various Landscapes

• Large Gardens & Parklands: Its size and stunning autumn colour make it perfect for larger spaces where it can provide shade in summer and a brilliant display of colour in autumn.
• Street & Avenue Planting: With its upright habit and striking seasonal colour, 'Aurea' is well-suited to urban streetscapes, avenues, or public spaces where it can provide year-round interest.
• Wildlife Gardens: The tree attracts wildlife, including birds that feed on the seeds in winter, and its dense canopy provides shelter for various creatures.
• Specimen & Feature Planting: Planting 'Aurea' as a specimen or feature tree allows its beautiful form and vibrant autumn colour to take centre stage in the landscape.

Growing Conditions & Care

• Position: Thrives in full sun to partial shade. For the most vibrant autumn colour, plant in a sunny location where it can receive adequate sunlight.
• Soil: Prefers moist, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soils. It is adaptable to a range of soil types but benefits from slightly fertile, loamy conditions.
• Hardiness: Fully hardy, this tree is well-suited to temperate climates and can withstand frost and cold winters.
• Maintenance: Low-maintenance; prune during the dormant season to remove dead or damaged wood and to shape the tree as needed. The tree is generally resistant to pests and diseases and doesn’t require regular intervention.

Why Choose Liquidambar styraciflua 'Aurea'?

Liquidambar styraciflua 'Aurea' is a dynamic, multi-season tree that provides year-round appeal with minimal maintenance. Its vibrant autumn foliage, combined with its upright growth habit and sturdy structure, makes it an excellent choice for a specimen tree, a focal point in larger gardens, or an impactful addition to streetscapes and parks.

Perfect Plant Combinations

• Other Ornamental Trees – Pair with Acer rubrum (Red Maple) or Quercus robur (English Oak) for dramatic seasonal colour contrasts and a layered, textural effect.
• Flowering Shrubs – Combine with Viburnum opulus (Guelder Rose) or Cornus alba (Red-Twig Dogwood) for multi-season interest and colour contrast.
• Perennials & Grasses – Underplant with Echinacea, Aster, or Panicum virgatum (Switchgrass) to create texture and movement beneath the tree’s canopy.
• Spring Bulbs – Complement with Crocus, Narcissus (Daffodils), or Tulips for a burst of early-season colour as the tree starts to leaf out.

Liquidambar styraciflua 'Aurea' is a standout tree that offers both beauty and structure to the landscape. With its glowing yellow foliage in autumn, striking form, and year-round interest, it is an exceptional choice for large gardens, urban streetscapes, and parklands, adding a bold touch of seasonal colour and elegance.

Liquidambar styraciflua Aurea 30 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.