If you have enough room to plant a large shade tree, you’ll want to consider the exciting seedless new selection of gorgeous native Liquidambar. Rotundiloba (Liquidambar styraciflua ‘Rotundiloba’) won’t produce those spiny little fruit balls

It’s becoming very popular because it’s a much tidier tree than the original species. You’ll still get all the amazing fall color, but you’ll have one less chore on your list.

This variety is sure to become popular with city parks and commercial building managers. Imagine one planted to shade your patio, and you’ll quickly understand the appeal of a seedless sweetgum shade tree.

Rotundiloba’ s conical trunk is a bit wider at the base than other Liquidambars. However, just like other Liquidambar varieties, as the tree ages, the bark grows distinctively deep, corky ridges, which add a tremendous amount of visual appeal. This deeply textured bark is a big part of this tree’s beautiful display.

But you could be forgiven for forgetting all about the bark once you see the star-shaped leaves of this tree lit up like a firecracker for an entire month in autumn!

Dark, glossy, forest green leaves develop streaks of deep red here and there, the color coming on slowly but steadily as the fall temperatures begin to drop.

The intensity of the red builds, creating an ever-changing display of different depths of red – finally turning a glossy dark purple before the leaf falls.

What a show!

This variety was carefully selected for its ability to provide dazzling fall color in milder climates where fall color is not as common. Now you don’t have to miss out on that amazing fall color display.

A fast grower once established, the Rotundiloba Liquidambar is easy to grow and care for. What are you waiting for? Order today!