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Liquidambar styraciflua (American Sweetgum)

Liquidambar styraciflua (American Sweetgum)

Name: American Sweetgum - 45 litre container
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 11967u
Price: 477.65 NZD
Availability: InStock
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Liquidambar styraciflua, commonly known as Sweet Gum or American Sweetgum, is a popular ornamental tree due to its brilliant autumn colours. It features star-shaped leaves which emerge a rich green, darken with age, then develop a myriad of orange, red, and purple in autumn before falling. This American Sweetgum typically grows to 10 m tall and 8 m wide with an upright and broad growth habit. Liquidambar styraciflua makes for a lovely specimen and is great for avenue planting, growing for shade, or planting anywhere the spectacular autumn display can be enjoyed.

Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Trees
Height:	10.00 m
Spread:	8.00 m
Flowering time:	Summer, Autumn
Tolerances:
Garden uses:	Avenues, Parks, Specimen
Garden styles:	Alpine, Backyard, Frontyard, Japanese
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
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Liquidambar styraciflua (American Sweetgum) Details

Liquidambar styraciflua, commonly known as Sweet Gum or American Sweetgum, is a popular ornamental tree due to its brilliant autumn colours. It features star-shaped leaves which emerge a rich green, darken with age, then develop a myriad of orange, red, and purple in autumn before falling. Small, green flowers appear in summer through autumn and result in hard, spiked fruits. This American Sweetgum typically grows to 10 m tall and 8 m wide with an upright and broad growth habit. Best results with this tree are achieved when it is planted in full sun on a well-drained site. It is hardy to frost, cool climates, and moderate wind but should be protected establishing. Liquidambar styraciflua makes for a lovely specimen and is great for avenue planting, growing for shade, or planting anywhere the spectacular autumn display can be enjoyed.