Bloomables® Straight Up! Liquidambar Tree

1. Planting: Plant or repot within 4 weeks of arrival. Remove the stake and ties at planting, as these are only for shipping. Choose a location in full sun with well-drained soil and enough vertical space for the tree’s upright growth. Dig a hole as deep as the root ball and about twice as wide, keeping the root flare level with the surrounding ground.

2. Watering: Water deeply after planting and regularly during the first growing season to establish a strong root system. Once established, the tree has good drought tolerance, though occasional deep watering is helpful during extended hot, dry periods.

3. Pruning: Little pruning is needed to maintain its naturally columnar form. Remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches in late winter, and avoid cutting the central leader unless it is damaged.

4. Fertilizing: Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring if growth is weak or the soil is nutrient-poor. Established trees in healthy soil generally require little supplemental fertilizer.