Liquidambar styraciflua Pleached

Liquidambar styraciflua - Pleached Sweet Gum

Few pleached trees deliver the seasonal spectacle of Liquidambar styraciflua. Its bold, maple-like foliage emerges a rich green in spring and summer before igniting into vivid shades of red, orange, and amber in autumn — making it one of the most striking choices for elevated privacy screening with year-round ornamental impact.

This pleached tree is a large item that requires specialised delivery to your address. Please be aware this is a 'kerbside' delivery. We can discuss your requirements to suit your individual needs . Our specialised delivery service covers mainland U.K  only. Please allow between 14 to 28 days for your order to be delivered to you . This allows us to select premium quality trees and have them delivered in a cost effective way whilst preventing damage in transit.  Our current delivery charges:

Orders £150.00-£350.00 = £100.00 delivery charge.

Orders £351.00- £700.00 = £70.00 delivery charge.

Orders £701.00- £1500.00 = £40.00 delivery charge.

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Key Features

• Exceptional autumn colour: fiery red, orange, and amber foliage — one of the best ornamental trees for autumn interest
• Architectural form: trained flat canopy on a clear stem, ideal for formal and contemporary garden schemes
• Privacy screening: creates an elevated living screen without encroaching on ground-level planting
• Clippable: responds well to trimming to maintain a clean, structured canopy
• Ornamental appeal: maple-like star-shaped leaves add texture and drama throughout the growing season

Growing Guide

Plant in moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil in full sun for the best autumn colour. Shelter from cold, drying winds where possible. Trim in late summer to maintain the pleached frame. Fully hardy in most UK conditions.

Perfect For

Contemporary gardens, formal landscapes, boundary screening, avenue planting, and any scheme where bold seasonal colour is a priority.