Liquidambar styraciflua ‘Lane Roberts’ – Liquidambar

Liquidambar styraciflua ‘Lane Roberts’, or simply Liquidambar, is a deciduous tree chosen for its strong and reliable autumn colours. Its shiny, star-shaped leaves start out green in spring and summer, then turn deep shades of crimson, burgundy, and purple-black in autumn. With its tidy, pyramid shape, ‘Lane Roberts’ stands out as a feature tree and keeps an elegant, balanced look.

Why choose Liquidambar ‘Lane Roberts’ for your landscape?

‘Lane Roberts’ Liquidambar grows well in many parts of New Zealand, especially in full sun and well-drained soil. Once established, it can handle wind and shows its best autumn colours in sunny spots. It’s a great choice as a feature tree, for avenues, or in bigger gardens and commercial spaces where you want reliable autumn colour and a bold shape.

How much space does Liquidambar ‘Lane Roberts’ need?

Liquidambar styraciflua ‘Lane Roberts’ grows at a moderate rate and usually gets to about 8 meters tall and 5 meters wide in 10 years. Its pyramid-shaped canopy gets wider as it matures. Give it enough space to grow naturally, and plant it away from buildings, driveways, and paved areas so you can enjoy its full size.