Sweetgum Tree | Liquidambar styraciflua Sambucus nigra 'Black Lace' with inner green markings

with inner green markings

flat stems acting as foliage

this July cropper is from Finland and produces an abundance of juicy and sweet goosegogs which are great in pies or tarts

whilst also showing off tremendous red and yellow colour from Tulip

Sweetgum Tree | Liquidambar styraciflua Sambucus nigra 'Black Lace' with inner green markingsSweetgum trees are beautifully shaped and unrivalled for autumn displays of colour Star shaped foliage, aromatic when bruised, emerges bright emerald green in spring and darkens as it matures. In autumn the tree is a riot of brilliant orange, red and purple tones and bristly gum balls adorn the tree throughout winter Winner of RHS Award of Garden Merit A dense, rounded pyramidal crown makes this an excellent specimen shade tree Fully hardy and