Liquid Amber

• A stunning deciduous tree
• Best colour is in autumn when it changes from dark brown to red, orange and gold
• It grows to about 20m

Flowers and Foliage

• Glossy star shaped green leaves in spring
• During autumn and winter the leaves change to shades of red, orange, crimson and purple
• Each leaf can have up to 7 ‘fingers’
• The leaves are fragrant when bruised
• Female flowers form ‘gumballs’ which are hard, round and bristly
• These seed pods remain on the tree through the winter when they drop and the wind and birds spread them around
• Generally disease free
• The wood is used for flooring and furniture
• The gum can be turned into chewing gum, also used in perfume and medicines