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Sweetgum, American

Liquidambar styraciflua

Deep, glossy green star-shaped leaves mark the Sweetgum. Leaves turn yellow-purple-red in the fall, and stay on the tree quite late. Its shape is pyramidal, becoming more rounded with age. Avoid polluted sites. Grows 60'-70', with a 45' spread. (Zones 5-9)

Can't Ship To: AK, AZ, CA, HI

Tree Type: Ornamental Trees, Shade Trees

 Item #  Mem / Reg Price*  Shipping Height  Qty.
 1026  $4.98 / $8.00  2-3' What does this mean?  
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GROWING REQUIREMENTS
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Soil Type: Acidic, Loamy, Moist, Sandy, Well Drained, Wet, Wide Range, Clay

SPECIFICATIONS
Shipping Height:  2-3' Mature Height:  60' - 75'
Growth Rate:  Medium to Fast Mature Spread:  40' - 50'

HARDINESS ZONE(S): 5 - 9
This tree can be expected to grow in the temperature extremes of the zones shown in color in this arborday.org hardiness zone map.



IMPORTANT NOTE: Due to lengthy inspection times, we are unable to ship trees to AK, AZ, CA, HI or territories.
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