The sweetgum tree not only offers you a beautiful tree for the garden. You can also keep the sweetgum gumball in a pot. Here you can find out how it works and what to pay attention to.
How do I care for a gumball tree in a container?
The Gumball sweetgum tree in a pot reaches a height of up to two meters and requires little pruning. A nutrient-rich and permeable substrate should be used for care in the pot. To avoid waterlogging, a drainage layer in the bottom of the bucket is recommended.
How big does the Gumball sweetgum tree get in the pot?
The Gumball sweetgum tree doesn't grow much higher thantwo meters So you are dealing with a short-growing variety of the sweetgum tree. In contrast to some other large giants, this variety is well suited for keeping in containers due to its size. You can move at eye level with the sweetgum tree Gumball in the pot. This Liquidambar is also characterized by a spherical crown. This looks good in the pot and has also given the Gumball the name Kugelamerbaum.
When do I cut the Gumball sweetgum tree in the container?
The Gumball sweetgum tree is easy to care for and does not need to be cuttoo often. However, if you value a neat tall trunk and a crown that is as spherical as possible, we recommend that you prune the sweetgum tree occasionally. Since it doesn't grow far over your head, you don't need a ladder and you don't have to spend too much time on the tree. If you would like to keep a particularly small version of the sweetgum gumball, you can also cultivate it as a bonsai.
How do I care for the Gumball sweetgum tree in the pot?
Make sure there is a goodnutrient supplyand apermeable substrate. Since the easy-care gumball tree generally appreciates nutrient-rich soil, you should fertilize the plant occasionally. Remember that the nutrients from the pot are depleted even more quickly than in a free-growing sweetgum tree. You can use compost (€15.00 on Amazon) or another suitable fertilizer to supply it. It is best to put a drainage layer at the bottom of the pot when planting the sweetgum tree. How to avoid waterlogging.
Tip
Avoid prolonged skin contact with the leaves
If you cut your Gumball gumball in a container, resin may leak from the branches or come into contact with the tree's leaves. Note that both the resin and the leaves of this plant contain toxins. It is best to wear protective gloves for prolonged contact. How to avoid skin irritation.
