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Liquidambar styraciflua/American Sweet Gum
Autumn colored foliage an always dependable feature of the sweet gum
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Scientific Name:
Liquidambar styraciflua
Common Name:
American Sweet Gum
Plant Type:
Deciduous
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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Height:
over 50 feet
Spread:
40 - 50 feet
Bloom time:
Spring
Flower color:
Yellow
Fruit present:
Fall
Fruit color:
Brown
Light Exposure:
Sun, Part Sun
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist, Wet,
Rate of Growth:
Fast
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
Yes
Comments:
Fast growing tree that does well in urban areas and a very broad range of soil and other growing conditions However, the seed balls can be a problem in carefully maintained gardens. It generally has beautiful autumn color and the seeds are eaten by many species of birds.