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American Sweetgum
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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.
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Plant Details
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Common name
American Sweetgum
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Botanical name
Liquidambar styraciflua
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Variety
na
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Zone
USDA Zone 6 (-10°F) to USDA Zone 9 (20°F).
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Light
Sun
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Height
60-70' (19-22 m)
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Habit
Pyramidal
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Feed
In spring
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Water
2-3 times per week
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Bloom Time
No Bloom
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Maintenance
Apply mulch
This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:
- Gayle S.'s collection