With its beautifully colored leaves, the sweetgum tree looks very good in the front garden. Here you can find out how you can enrich your garden with this tasteful tree.
How do I design my front yard with a sweetgum tree?
A sweetgum tree in the front garden offers magnificent autumn colors and beautiful flowers. It is best to plant it in a sunny, wind-protected location with 3-4 meters of space. You can control the size by thinning or cutting the crown and container planting is also possible.
What does a sweetgum tree in the front yard offer me?
The sweetgum tree (Liquidambar) promises you leaves with a beautifulautumn coloringand also has a beautifulflowers These two properties make the sweetgum tree too an ornament for the front garden. Another advantage is that this plant is also quite easy to care for. If the sweetgum tree is in the right location, it usually won't cause much work in your front yard.
How much space does a sweetgum tree need in the front yard?
Plan3-4 meters Space for the sweetgum tree. The tree should have an appropriate diameter at its location. If you plant the plant in the front garden, you can also use the tree as a solitary plant. The sweetgum tree works well on its own.
How do I keep the sweetgum tree small enough for the front garden?
If you thin the crownor cut it shorter, you can also keep the sweetgum tree small. In principle, such an intervention is not necessary. By cutting, you have the opportunity to control the size of the sweetgum tree in a smaller front garden.
Which location in the front garden should I choose for the sweetgum tree?
Plant the sweetgum tree in asheltered from the windspace with plenty ofsun Under these circumstances, the sweetgum tree will also find the right conditions in the front garden he althy growth. Ideally, the substrate at the location should have the following properties:
- lots of nutrients
- acidic pH value
- loose substrate
However, these properties can also be achieved through a drainage layer and suitable fertilization of the soil.
Can I put a sweetgum tree in a pot in the front yard?
The sweetgum tree also looks good in apot plantingWhen the tree is in a pot, it doesn't grow as tall. You also need to water and fertilize the plant more frequently. However, keeping containers in a container is particularly suitable for a terrace area with a front garden. Even in this case, you can enjoy the beautiful foliage of the plant.
Tip
Choose a variety with the right characteristics
Different varieties of sweetgum have different properties and are suitable for the front garden. The spherical gumball, also known as the ball tree, is particularly popular when planted in the front garden.
