Overview
Liquidambar styraciflua 'Lane Robert' is a bushy, columnar upright tree in the genus Liquidambar, part of the Altingiaceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 25.0 m tall. Liquidambar styraciflua 'Lane Robert' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include woodlands, specimen tree and architectural. It is native to Medialuna del sur de Bogotá D.C.: Ciudad Bolívar, Usme, San Cristóbal, Tunjuelito, Kennedy and Rafael Uribe Uribe y Bosa..
About
Liquidambar styraciflua, commonly known as the American sweetgum among other names, is a deciduous tree in the genus Liquidambar native to warm temperate areas of eastern North America and tropical montane regions of Mexico and Central America. Sweetgum is one of the main valuable forest trees in the southeastern United States, and is a popular ornamental tree in temperate climates.
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About the genus
Liquidambar, commonly called sweetgum, gum, redgum, satin-walnut, styrax or American storax, is the only extant genus in the flowering plant family Altingiaceae and has 15 species. They were formerly often treated as a part of the Hamamelidaceae. They are native to southeast and east Asia, the eastern Mediterranean and North America.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Liquidambar
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Sandy, Loamy, Clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Liquidambar styraciflua 'Lane Robert' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Tree
- Habit
- Bushy, Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 25.0 m
- Suggested uses
- Woodlands, Specimen tree, Architectural
- Native to
- Medialuna del sur de Bogotá D.C.: Ciudad Bolívar, Usme, San Cristóbal, Tunjuelito, Kennedy, Rafael Uribe Uribe y Bosa.
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Liquidambar styraciflua 'Lane Robert'
- Propagation
- Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Liquidambar styraciflua 'Lane Robert'?
Liquidambar styraciflua 'Lane Robert' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Liquidambar styraciflua 'Lane Robert' need?
Liquidambar styraciflua 'Lane Robert' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including sandy, loamy and clay. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
How big does Liquidambar styraciflua 'Lane Robert' grow?
Liquidambar styraciflua 'Lane Robert' reaches a height of 25.0 m.
Is Liquidambar styraciflua 'Lane Robert' hardy in the UK?
Liquidambar styraciflua 'Lane Robert' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Liquidambar styraciflua 'Lane Robert'?
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings.