Liquidambar formosana 'Ellen' Flowering-Tree Leaves unfold reddish purple changing

Leaves unfold reddish purple changing to lustrous dark green during summer and developing yellow to orange to scarlet autumn colour that lasts well into December

Japanese snowbell is a compact

long (up to 40cm) long pinnate leaves are borne in a broadly round crown with clusters of white

more deeply incised leaves and slightly shorter final height

Liquidambar formosana 'Ellen' Flowering-Tree Leaves unfold reddish purple changingNative to Taiwan and southern and central China, the Formosa sweetgum is similar to its American cousin but is easily identified by its elegant three lobed leaves. 'Ellen' is smaller with deep purple red spring growth, maturing to dark green in summer then purple again in autumn. Requires shelter and neutral to acidic sites. H5