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Posted 05/04/2023 in Tree

Liquidambar styraciflua

with its star-shaped leaves, neatly compact crown, interesting fruit and twigs with unique corky growths called wings — is an attractive shade tree. If you’ve got the space and are looking to add some fall color, this tree is a sure bet. The glossy green leaves turn beautiful shades of yellow, orange, red and purple in the autumn.

Post Details

Latin Name
Liquidambar styraciflua
Common Name
Sweet Gum
Planting Zone
Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8
Special Interest
Deer Resistant
Bloom Season
Spring
Height
60-80ft
Spread
40-60 ft
Potential Pests
Blight, Cedar-Apple Rust, Root Rot are all common. Occasional pest include aphids, bagworms.

Plant Story

with its star-shaped leaves, neatly compact crown, interesting fruit and twigs with unique corky growths called wings — is an attractive shade tree. If you’ve got the space and are looking to add some fall color, this tree is a sure bet. The glossy green leaves turn beautiful shades of yellow, orange, red and purple in the autumn.

Special Care Instructions

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