{"product_id":"liquidambar-styraciflua-lane-roberts-1","title":"Liquidambar styraciflua 'Lane Roberts'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/b\u003e Sweet Gum 'Lane Roberts'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription:\u003c\/b\u003e This outstanding cultivar of the American sweet gum is renowned for producing some of the most spectacular and reliable autumn colour of any tree suitable for British gardens. In autumn, the distinctive star-shaped leaves transform into deep, rich shades of burgundy-red, purple, and blackish-crimson, creating an almost smouldering effect that intensifies as temperatures drop. The colour develops reliably even in mild autumns and persists for several weeks, providing a long display. 'Lane Roberts' is particularly valued for the depth and intensity of its autumn tones, which are darker and richer than most other sweet gum cultivars. The glossy green summer foliage is attractive and maple-like, and the tree develops good corky bark with age that adds winter interest. The naturally pyramidal habit creates excellent structure and requires minimal pruning. This cultivar demonstrates good vigour and adaptability to UK conditions. The combination of reliable, spectacular autumn colour and elegant form makes this an outstanding specimen tree for creating dramatic seasonal impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOther benefits:\u003c\/b\u003e exceptional deep autumn colour, pyramidal habit, attractive bark, maple-like foliage, fast-growing, low maintenance, excellent specimen tree\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWildlife attraction:\u003c\/b\u003e provides shelter and nesting sites for birds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeight \u0026amp; spread (approx.) at 10 years:\u003c\/b\u003e 5m x 3m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePosition:\u003c\/b\u003e full sun to partial shade; autumn colour best in full sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/b\u003e prefers neutral to acidic conditions; dislikes very alkaline soils\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMoisture:\u003c\/b\u003e moderate to high watering required; prefers consistently moist soil; less drought tolerant than some trees\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinter hardiness:\u003c\/b\u003e very cold hardy to -25°C\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cedar Nursery Shrubs","offers":[{"title":"Multi-stem 150-175 cm 35 litre","offer_id":57544611070330,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.landscaping.co.uk\/products\/liquidambar-styraciflua-lane-roberts-1","provider":"Cedar Nursery - Plants and Outdoor Living","version":"1.0","type":"link"}