Sweetgum, American - - Liquidambar styraciflua
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| Zones 5 - 9 | Ornamental Tree | 60' - 75' High | 40' - 50' Spread |
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| Medium to Fast Growth | Full Sun | Various Soils | Oval Shape |
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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)
