Liquidambar styraciflua 'Parasol' – Liquidambar styraciflua 'Parasol'

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Liquidambar styraciflua 'Parasol' – Liquidambar styraciflua 'Parasol'

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Is a cultivar usually grown on a trunk of L. styraciflua. After many years a rounded to umbellate crown develops that is remarkable for its strong branching. Even branches a year old show a clear tendency to produce branches. This produces a compact crown. Height 6 - 8 (10) m, width up to 6 m. 'Parasol' has corky wings that are more evident than in other cultivars. The corky wings start to develop in twigs as young as one year old. Winter hardiness zone: 5b
Good news: the vast majority of our range is immediately available from container stock. A few varieties that are only available as field-grown trees will be delivered from November 2026 onwards. We will let you know in advance per order which trees will arrive when.
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Clear stem (6)
Specifications
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Height
6-8 (10) m
Crown
flatened spherical, dark, dense crown
Bark and branches
corky wings, grey
Leaf
green
Autumn colour
yellow, orange, red, purple
Flowers
yellowgreen, flowers in April
Fruits
brown
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
clayed soil, loamy soil, sandy soil, peaty soil, acid soil, all soil types
Soil moisture
suitable for wet soil
Paving
tolerates paving
Winter hardiness zone
5b (-26,0 to -23,4 °C)
Wind resistance
moderate
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Application
parks, squares, tree containers, cemeteries, roof gardens, large gardens, small gardens, patio gardens
Shape
clearstem tree
Clear stem tree acid soil clay soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates paving light-loving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for wet soil flatened spherical round/spherical 2nd size, between 6 and 12 metres dense crown green yellowgreen late sprout average growing all species Attractive autumn colour non-toxic (usually) Tree for the future
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Frequently asked questions
Liquidambar styraciflua 'Parasol'

Liquidambar styraciflua 'Parasol' can eventually reach a height of 6-8 (10) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Liquidambar styraciflua 'Parasol' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 6-8 (10) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Liquidambar styraciflua 'Parasol' turn yellow, orange, red, purple in autumn.

The right time to plant Liquidambar styraciflua 'Parasol' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Liquidambar styraciflua 'Parasol' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Liquidambar styraciflua 'Parasol' blooms in april.
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