Liquidambar styraciflua Espallier frame 1.5m x 1m

Liquidambar styraciflua – Espalier Screening Tree (1.5m × 1m)

A truly spectacular and unusual screening solution, this Liquidambar styraciflua (Sweet Gum) has been expertly trained onto a frame to create a living screen that is as ornamental as it is functional. The star-shaped leaves deliver one of the most breathtaking autumn colour displays of any tree – blazing through shades of orange, red, and deep purple before leaf fall.

Key Features

• Trained espalier form on a sturdy frame – ready to use as an instant screen or garden divider
• Supplied at 1.5m tall × 1m wide – substantial size for immediate impact
• Exceptional autumn foliage: fiery orange, scarlet, and burgundy tones
• Star-shaped leaves provide attractive summer interest
• Ideal for boundaries, terraces, courtyards, and contemporary garden designs
• A premium, architectural alternative to standard screening plants

Growing Conditions

• Position: Full sun to partial shade; best autumn colour in full sun
• Soil: Moist, well-drained, slightly acidic; avoid shallow chalk
• Hardiness: Fully hardy (RHS H6)
• Deciduous – provides screening spring through autumn; bare in winter

Supplied as a premium, nursery-trained specimen – a rare and distinctive choice for gardeners seeking something truly special.