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American Sweetgum

Liquidambar styraciflua
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Liquidambar styraciflua, commonly known as 'American Sweetgum', is a popular deciduous tree renowned for its striking fall foliage. Its leaves transform into a brilliant mix of red, orange, and yellow, adding vibrant color to any landscape.

Height: 18-27 metres
Width: 12-18 metres
Native to: Eastern and Central North America
Foliage type: Deciduous
Growth rate: Fast
Flowers: Inconspicuous, small, greenish-yellow flowers in spring, followed by spiky, ball-like seed capsules
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Regular watering

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American Sweetgum

Elevate Your Landscape with American Sweetgum

Transform your outdoor space with the American Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua), a striking tree that delivers breathtaking color with minimal effort. Its iconic star-shaped leaves turn vibrant shades of red, orange, and yellow in autumn, creating a vivid seasonal display that's perfect for any garden or larger landscape.

Native to eastern and central North America, this deciduous beauty is a superb example of a native species, combining aesthetic appeal with resilience, thriving in varied soil types, providing quality lumber, and growing rapidly to make an immediate impact, often exuding a fragrant resin from its bark. Its bold presence and adaptable nature make it an excellent choice for anyone seeking both beauty and function in their outdoor setting.

Consider these exceptional reasons to add American Sweetgum to your landscape:

  • Ideal Height for Impact: Reaches 18-27 meters in height with a 12-18 meter spread, forming a stately canopy.
  • Fast-Growing: Achieves significant growth quickly, establishing itself as a focal point.
  • Stunning Fall Display: Leaves turn vibrant shades of red, orange, and yellow, making it an autumn standout.
  • Adaptable Light Needs: Thrives in full sun to partial shade for versatile planting options.
  • Low Maintenance: Requires regular watering initially, with minimal upkeep once established.

Investing in American Sweetgum means investing in a landscape that transforms with the seasons, providing striking color and form throughout the year. Create a memorable outdoor space with a tree that offers enduring beauty, lush foliage, and a captivating presence.

 

FAQs

How fast does the American Sweetgum grow?

Liquidambar styraciflua has a fast growth rate, making it ideal for adding height and structure to your landscape in a relatively short time.

Does American Sweetgum need a lot of maintenance?

Once established, it requires minimal care beyond regular watering and occasional pruning to shape or remove any damaged branches.

Will American Sweetgum tolerate some shade?

Yes, while it thrives best in full sun, American Sweetgum can adapt to partial shade and still produce beautiful fall colors.

Does American Sweetgum produce noticeable flowers?

Its flowers are small and inconspicuous but are followed by unique, spiky seed capsules that add an interesting texture to the tree.

 

Height: 27.0
Width: 18.0
Native to: East America
Foliage type: Deciduous
Growth rate: Moderate Fast
Flowers: Yellow Green
Light: Full Sun
Water: Moderate High

Customer Reviews

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Thomas Norris
Beautiful specimens

Great plants and friendly service!

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Drena S
Much better than I expected

The delivery driver was great, friendly and obliging. The trees are fabulous. Lush and healthy looking - not to mention so well priced.
I am planting them in memory of my husband who died suddenly in August and who loved 'liquid amber', mainly brandy and red wine and as the trees change colour they seemed the obvious choice. He would have been delighted.

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Edwin Foster
Outstanding service

I'm overjoyed with my purchase, the plants were in excellent condition, and everything was just as I wanted it.

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Thelma Campbell
Exceptional all around

Great quality, wonderful service.

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Franklin Murphy
Impressed with the excellent service

The shipping speed was unbelievable, and my order arrived in flawless condition. Exactly what I wanted.

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American Sweetgum - Liquidambar styraciflua

From $44.95 $54.95

American Sweetgum

Elevate Your Landscape with American Sweetgum

Transform your outdoor space with the American Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua), a striking tree that delivers breathtaking color with minimal effort. Its iconic star-shaped leaves turn vibrant shades of red, orange, and yellow in autumn, creating a vivid seasonal display that's perfect for any garden or larger landscape.

Native to eastern and central North America, this deciduous beauty is a superb example of a native species, combining aesthetic appeal with resilience, thriving in varied soil types, providing quality lumber, and growing rapidly to make an immediate impact, often exuding a fragrant resin from its bark. Its bold presence and adaptable nature make it an excellent choice for anyone seeking both beauty and function in their outdoor setting.

Consider these exceptional reasons to add American Sweetgum to your landscape:

Investing in American Sweetgum means investing in a landscape that transforms with the seasons, providing striking color and form throughout the year. Create a memorable outdoor space with a tree that offers enduring beauty, lush foliage, and a captivating presence.

 

FAQs

How fast does the American Sweetgum grow?

Liquidambar styraciflua has a fast growth rate, making it ideal for adding height and structure to your landscape in a relatively short time.

Does American Sweetgum need a lot of maintenance?

Once established, it requires minimal care beyond regular watering and occasional pruning to shape or remove any damaged branches.

Will American Sweetgum tolerate some shade?

Yes, while it thrives best in full sun, American Sweetgum can adapt to partial shade and still produce beautiful fall colors.

Does American Sweetgum produce noticeable flowers?

Its flowers are small and inconspicuous but are followed by unique, spiky seed capsules that add an interesting texture to the tree.

 

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