Liquidambar 'Worplesdon'

Liquidambar 'Worplesdon'Sometimes known as the Alligator tree, this stunning Sweet Gum will turn your autumn garden into a fantasy of colour. The alligator reference comes from the bark which is fissured and corky. This bark is ideal to create a collage of bark rubbings, a fascinating holiday project to get children interested in nature. Sweet Gum tree offers glossy green star shaped leaves through the summer. As the weather cools, the foliage turns to a brilliant purple and

the trees grow to be very fragrant

for best growing conditions these plants prefer a fully sunny position and will thrive in any type of soil as long as it is well-drained

toothed dark-green leaves

These varieties possess plenty of eye-catching features

it is well utilised for areas in a courtyard or a sunny cottage setting

A dwarf evergreen Rhododendron with some interesting flowers

dome-shaped crown

Its green foliage is deciduous and contrasts perfectly against those double-flowering blooms

which will be attracted to your garden

When purchasing plants

It does well in both sheltered and exposed locations

An easy to grow and versatile shrub