Sweetgum Tree | Liquidambar styraciflua 'Slender Silhouette' Features_Self Fertile often referred to as gum

often referred to as gum balls

Alongside the scrummy fruits

with estimates suggesting up to 97% of meadows have been lost since the Second World War

Water in well after planting and water regularly during dry spells as the plants grow and flower

perennial plants that are great for creating stunning plant displays

Sweetgum Tree | Liquidambar styraciflua 'Slender Silhouette' Features_Self Fertile often referred to as gumFew trees can rival sweetgums when it comes to autumn colour, and 'Slender Silhouette' is no exception. With its striking fastigiate (upright) habit, the fiery hues this tree takes on later in the year creates the impression of a roaring tongue of flame, shooting upwards into the sky. The leaves themselves are maple like in appearance, typically boasting five deep lobes and arranged in an alternate (rather than opposite) pattern. They start out a rich