Liquidambar styr. 'Gumball' Winter red or yellow crab apples

red or yellow crab apples in autumn as the leaves turn to bright yellow

The 'x' means it's a hybrid betwen to different willows namely S

The flowers give way to small

also known as bird cherry

The tightly ascending branches of 'Fastigiata' provides an ideal dense canopy for various trained forms

Liquidambar styr. 'Gumball' Winter red or yellow crab applesThis intreguing cultivar is a dwarf form of Sweet gum and is often seen grafted onto a trunk for a 'lollipop' effect but can also be grown as a shrub. With its compact, globular crown it's very suitable for small gardens where space is limited. Shares the stunning orange to red to purple autumn colours and attractive bark of the species. H5