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Posted 05/03/2023 in Tree

Liquidambar styraciflua 'Gumball'

A remarkable form of sweet gum, Liquidambar styraciflua 'Gum ball' with a 'lollipop' shape and a dense, compact, bushy head of branches. The leaves are green, turning vivid shades of orange-red in autumn before falling. A striking cultivar, very suited for small gardens.

Post Details

Latin Name
Liquidambar styraciflua 'Gumball'
Common Name
Sweet Gum
Planting Zone
Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8 Zone 9
Special Interest
Deer Resistant
Bloom Season
Spring
Height
10-15 ft
Spread
40-60 ft
Potential Pests
Blight, Cedar-Apple Rust, Root Rot are all common. Occasional pest include aphids, bagworms.

Plant Story

A remarkable form of sweet gum, Liquidambar styraciflua 'Gum ball' with a 'lollipop' shape and a dense, compact, bushy head of branches. The leaves are green, turning vivid shades of orange-red in autumn before falling. A striking cultivar, very suited for small gardens.

Special Care Instructions

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