Botanical Name: Common Names:
Liquidambar styraciflua Syn Liquidambar macrophylla, American Sweetgum, Sweet Gum,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Deciduous
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Trees Conical, Upright
Description:
Fast-growing large deciduous tree with large green maple-like foliage that is very attractive in Autumn, displaying colours of red, purple, yellow and orange. Grows approx 20m tall x 10 wide. Great tree for parks and large gardens.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
10-25m >10m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Shade Tree
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Hamamelidaceae NorthAmerica
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green, Orange, Purple, Red, Yellow
Flower Colour: Insignificant
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: N/A
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: High
Wind: High
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