Tree identification

I would like the identification of a tree that I saw in Kelowna that has a maple looking leaf but a nut like a beech nut. Thanks

 

Maybe Liquidambar.

 

Thanks, you are absolutely right. I have just planted a liquid amber (worplesdon) which is a lot different lookiing than the tree in Kelowna.

 

Believe Liquidambar 'Worplesdon' might sucker a bit, not sure if it has an aggressive root system ,maybe worth some research. Just found out it's correct spelling.

 

If a Liquidamber they grow into pretty big trees here. They were the fashion about 30 or 40 yrears ago and it seemed every front yard has one. There are some in the hills gardens that are very tall probably 40-50 feet (not sure of the metric). If you damage roots when lawn mowing they sucker. They will also lift concrete when too near it. They can have beautiful autumn colouring. I have a red one in the property below me that is a real stunner amongst the gold of the birches.

http://www.abc.net.au/gardening/stories/s1866633.htm

http://www.burkesbackyard.com.au/19...books,_techniques_and_tools/liquidambar_roots

Liz

 

Thanks. I just planted a Worplesdon variety of liquid amber but we have 2 acres and it is not near the house. The trees in Kelowna I saw were liquid amber also but did not look like my variety plus they are mature trees. Thanks for responding.

 

Not intending to be pedantic, but just as a point of interest:

Liquidambar, pronounced "lick-wid-AM-bar"

While you are correct in saying "liquid amber", since the name comes from the Latin "liquidus" meaning liquid and "ambar" from the Arabian word meaning amber, I believe the correct botanical term is Liquidambar. "American Sweet gum" is its common name for the species, Liquidambar styraciflua.

My neighbour has three of these trees, now about 25 feet tall, and columnar. The colour of the leaves, as of now, is a brilliant red. Quite striking. There is another one further up the block which has fall leaves that tend towards deep yellow to orange. Perhaps a different species/variety.

 

Thanks for being pedantic. I should have known when I joined this forum that I should pay attention and get my spelling right. Hee hee

 

Many seedlings do not color well. One of the reasons to select and propagate individuals with good color is to be able to offer those which can be expected to color well (although even then it is not guaranteed, site conditions including soils, weather and climate all having an influence).