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:
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Position: Full sun for best colour
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Soil: Moist, fertile, well-drained soil; prefers slightly acidic conditions
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Aspect: Hardy and wind-tolerant; excellent for urban and exposed sites
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Care: Very low-maintenance; no regular pruning required
Key features:
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Slender, columnar sweet gum tree – perfect for narrow spaces
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Star-shaped leaves with fiery autumn colours
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Strong vertical structure all year
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Hardy, low-maintenance, and pollution-tolerant
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Height: 12–15m | Spread: 2–3m
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.
