Liquidambar styraciflua
Liquidambar, American Sweet Gum
Description
A tall, deciduous tree of upright, pyramidal habit, the liquidamber has dark green, maple-like leaves that turn beautiful shades of red and yellow in the fall season. It can be used as a single specimen, hedge, or grouped plant.
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
25-40'
Width Range
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Green, Purple, Red, Yellow
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
Invasive
Design Styles
English Cottage, Ranch, Woodland
Accenting Features
Fall Color, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Fall
Location Uses
Background, Lawn, Street Tree
Special Uses
Screen
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Move turf away form sidewalks and pavement.
Instead plant shrubs or groundcovers next to the pavement, and water with low-flow drip or bubbler system to eliminate runoff from turf sprinklers