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Liquidambar Worplesdon- Sweet Gum Tree
pennymax
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Hi All, I have just purchased a Liquidambar Worplesdon tree in Memory of my Mum, which i intend to plant in my back garden. I would really appreciate some help and advice on which type of soil i should use. also when the tree arrives it is only 4 to 5ft, should i wait while the tree grows taller before i plant in the ground. As you tell from my questions i have a lot to learn about gardening 
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Get it in the ground. It's far better there than anywhere else. Soil - prefers a neutral to acid soil, but they grow well all round Winchester on the chalk. They just need a good start. Proper preparation, some good organic matter added at time of planting, a good drink and away they go.
H-C
Hi H-C, Thank you for your help, to prepare for the arrival of my tree gives me a reason to go back to the garden centre, which is one of my favourites places to visit, cannot say the same for my husband though.