American Sweet Gum
Liquidambar Styraciflua
Overview
The American Sweet Gum (Liquidambar styraciflua) thrives in zones 5-9, reaching up to 60-75 feet tall with a 40-50 feet spread. Notable for its star-shaped leaves and vibrant fall colors, it prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Its spiky gumballs can be a maintenance issue. Provides excellent shade but root system can disrupt pavements. It's deciduous, with a moderate to fast growth rate.
Sun FullWater MediumZones 7–10Type TreeClimate Temperate
Culture
- Sun
- Full
- Water
- Medium
- USDA zones
- 7–10
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Tree
- Family
- Hamamelidaceae
- Climate
- Temperate
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