American Sweetgum
Common name
American Sweetgum
Botanical name
Liquidambar styraciflua
Variety
na
Zone
USDA Zone 6 (-10°F) to USDA Zone 9 (20°F).
Light
Sun
Height
60-70' (19-22 m)
Habit
Pyramidal
Feed
In spring
Water
2-3 times per week
Bloom Time
No Bloom
Maintenance
Apply mulch
About
Beautiful shade tree for large lawns or streetside. Puts on a spectacular fall display in bronze, orange and yellow. Interesting seedpods resemble brown starbursts. Very nice against a backdrop of evergreens. Prefers moist, well-drained, neutral to acid (sour) soil.
