Liquidambar styraciflua

Densely branched pyramidal crown becoming oval with maturity
Branchlets may have distinctive corky ridges
Lobed glossy green leaves turn spectacular yellows, oranges, purples and reds in the fall
Clusters of yellow-green flowers appear simultaneously with the leaves
Spherical bristly fruit clusters commonly persist into late winter
Bloom Time: Spring

ZONE:
5

COLOUR:
Yellow

HEIGHT:
20-25 m

SPREAD:
18-20 m

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

An excellent ornamental shade tree with brilliant fall colour, suitable for a wide range of locations, including typically wetter areas. Shows best fall colour in a slightly acidic soil.

Additional Notes about Sweetgum:

The common name refers to the "gum" which seeps from bark wounds. This "gum" has historically been used for a variety of purposes, including chewing gum, incense, perfumes, folk medicines and flavourings.

Liquidambar styraciflua is 'almost native' to our area.