Liquidambar styraciflua Slender Silhouette 3 Metre

Liquidambar styraciflua ‘Slender Silhouette’

Elegant, architectural, and flame-coloured in autumn, Liquidambar styraciflua ‘Slender Silhouette’ is a striking columnar form of the sweet gum tree. Its upright, pencil-thin habit makes it perfect for smaller gardens, avenues, or tight spaces where height and drama are desired without taking up width.

The glossy, star-shaped leaves are a deep green in spring and summer, creating a clean, uniform look, before turning spectacular shades of crimson, orange, and purple in autumn. Even in winter, its vertical silhouette provides strong structure in the landscape.

Tolerant of urban conditions and hardy in the UK, this variety combines year-round presence with minimal maintenance. Whether used as a single specimen, a row for screening, or in modern designs where space is limited, it delivers impact in all seasons.

Growing conditions:

• Position: Full sun for best colour

• Soil: Moist, fertile, well-drained soil; prefers slightly acidic conditions

• Aspect: Hardy and wind-tolerant; excellent for urban and exposed sites

• Care: Very low-maintenance; no regular pruning required

Key features:

• Slender, columnar sweet gum tree – perfect for narrow spaces

• Star-shaped leaves with fiery autumn colours

• Strong vertical structure all year

• Hardy, low-maintenance, and pollution-tolerant

• Height: 12–15m | Spread: 2–3m