Liquidambar 'Lane Roberts'

Liquidambar 'Lane Roberts'The Liquidambar styraciflua more commonly known as the Sweet Gum Lane Roberts is a beautiful deciduous with large dark green star shaped leaves that turn crimson in Autumn. The tree itself being native to Eastern USA, where it has been known to grow to impressive heights. This variety is significantly smaller than its parent, making it ideal for gardens. Sweet Gum takes the spotlight in Autumn giving a stunning show of colour, producing Autumnal

This variety has bronze-tinged leaves in Spring before turning red for Autumn

light green foliage

well-drained soil and kept in full or partial sun

A compact cultivar of Smoke Tree

Dahlias are usually grown as annuals but with their tubers they are actually perennials

Once fully grown

alongside the bright yellow

and will create an impressive basket display all season long

Summer is when the plant will show off these attractive features

Alba will grow in almost any type of garden

so are fairly low maintenance shrubs to take care of

It features large lance-shaped mid-green foliage that looks very glossy when wet