Liquidambar styraciflua
Sweetgum
An exotic tree that’s known for exhibiting beautiful gold, amber and scarlet red colours in Autumn.
Additional Information
Information | Details |
|---|---|
Botanical Name | Liquidambar styraciflua |
Common Name | Sweetgum |
Also Known As | Amberboom |
SA Tree No | |
Tree Type | Deciduous |
Attracts | Birds, Bees |
Features | Shade Tree, Treehouse Friendly |
Flowering Season | Spring |
Focal | No |
Fragrant | No |
Frost Tolerance | Hardy |
Fruiting Season | Winter, Autumn |
Growth Rate | Medium >250mm, Fast >500mm |
Minimal Leaf Shedding | No |
Origin | Exotic |
Soil pH | 0 – 4 |
Root System | Aggressive |
Soil Type | Loam, Clay |
Suitable Garden Size | Medium, Large |
Suitable Planting Area | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
General Pricing
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Description
A bird and bee attracting deciduous tree with radiant coloured autumn leaves of yellow, orange, red and plum. Best to plant in full sun or semi-shade in moist, loamy or clay soil.
It can be used as a feature tree or shade tree and even planted in rows as borders to create a striking appearance.
- Tolerates temperatures as low as -18°c
- Estimated height: 12-20m
- Estimated width: 10-15m
- Average wind tolerance
- Non-edible fruit