Liquidambar styraciflua

Size

Height Guide

These heights are approximate. Batches change frequently, so if you need exact heights, we recommend confirming current batch heights with our sales team.

  • 30cm/33cm:Approx. 2.1-2.3m tall
  • 40cm/45L:Contact us for height information
  • 100L:Approx. 2.8-3.4m tall
  • 200L:Approx. 4.5-5.0m tall
  • 1000L:Contact us for height information


$9,000.00
$9,000.00
  • feature foliage
  • Feature Tree
  • Giant
  • Hardy
  • Informal Screening
  • Large
  • Low Maintenance
  • Medium
  • Shade Tree
  • Specimen

Learn About Your New Liquidambar styraciflua

Liquidambar styraciflua, commonly known as Sweetgum, is a premium deciduous tree that offers unparalleled seasonal beauty and landscaping value. With its glossy green leaves during the warmer months, followed by stunning autumn hues of yellow, orange, and deep red, it creates a dramatic visual impact in any landscape. As an advanced tree, the Sweetgum tree reaches a mature size that makes it an excellent choice for large garden features, street plantings, and open spaces where shade and structure are desired.

This tree is perfect for creating a focal point in landscaping designs, adding both beauty and functionality. Whether used to form shaded areas, privacy screens, or simply as an ornamental centerpiece, the Sweetgum tree thrives in various climates and is well-suited to both residential gardens and commercial landscaping projects.

Key Features:

  • Common Name: Sweetgum
  • Mature Height: Up to 20m
  • Mature Width: Up to 10m
  • Spacing: 8-10m apart for avenue planting or optimal growth
  • Foliage: Glossy green leaves turning vibrant yellow, orange, and red in autumn
  • Flowering Period: Small greenish flowers in spring and summer
  • Form/Habit: Pyramidal to rounded shape with a straight trunk and right-angled branches
  • Uses: Shade tree, street planting, parks, and large gardens
  • Evergreen/Deciduous: Deciduous (sheds leaves in autumn)
  • Tolerates: Frost and moderate drought
  • Drought Hardy: Moderately drought-tolerant
  • Sun: Full sun required
  • Maintenance: Low to moderate
  • Water Requirement: Moderate, especially during the growing season
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