Overview
Liquidambar styraciflua Cherokee ('Ward') is a bushy, columnar upright trees in the genus Liquidambar, part of the Hamamelidaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Liquidambar styraciflua Cherokee ('Ward') grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include architectural, cottage and informal garden and low maintenance.
About
Liquidambar styraciflua Cherokee ('Ward') is a deciduous cultivar of the Liquidambar genus, known for its bushy, columnar upright habit. This tree thrives in fertile, well-drained soils such as clay, loam, or sand, and prefers full sun to partial shade, making it suitable for east, south, or west-facing aspects. It is hardy to UK zone H6 and can tolerate both exposed and sheltered locations. The cultivar is valued for its architectural presence in cottage and informal gardens and requires low maintenance. Interest in this plant is primarily during the spring and summer seasons.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Liquidambar
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Liquidambar styraciflua Cherokee ('Ward') size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Trees
- Habit
- Bushy, Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Architectural, Cottage and informal garden, Low Maintenance
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Liquidambar styraciflua Cherokee ('Ward')
- Propagation
- Semi-hardwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Liquidambar styraciflua Cherokee ('Ward')?
Liquidambar styraciflua Cherokee ('Ward') prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Liquidambar styraciflua Cherokee ('Ward') need?
Liquidambar styraciflua Cherokee ('Ward') is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including clay, loam and sand. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Liquidambar styraciflua Cherokee ('Ward') hardy in the UK?
Liquidambar styraciflua Cherokee ('Ward') has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Liquidambar styraciflua Cherokee ('Ward')?
Semi-hardwood cuttings.
