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American sweetgum
Liquidambar styraciflua
tree☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate water
A large deciduous tree prized for its star-shaped leaves that turn vibrant purples, reds, and oranges in fall, and spiky ball-like fruit capsules. Adaptable and moderate-growing, it makes an excellent shade tree for larger landscapes.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
low
Flood Tolerance
low
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4b to Zone 9bpH Range
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 4.5 to 7Soil Texture
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
Fall
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Southeastern United States
Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia
Function & Care
biomass/mulcherosion controlwildlife benefitwindbreak
Coppicing
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation