The Liquidambar styraciflua, commonly known as the American Sweetgum, is a magnificent deciduous tree known for its spectacular autumn foliage and stately form. It serves as a stunning focal point in any larger landscape setting, providing year-round interest.

Evergreen or Deciduous: Deciduous
Mature Height (metres): Typically grows to about 20-25 metres.
Mature Width (metres): Approximately 6-8 metres.
Spacing: Plant at least 8 metres apart from other trees or structures to ensure room for growth and proper canopy development.
Foliage: Features star-shaped leaves that transition through a mesmerising palette of yellows, oranges, reds, and purples in the autumn.
Flowering Period: Produces inconspicuous greenish flowers in spring, followed by the development of distinctive, spiky seed balls.
Form/Habit: Boasts a symmetrical, pyramidal shape when young, becoming more rounded and irregular with age.
Uses: Widely planted as an ornamental tree in parks, large gardens, and along streets. Its brilliant autumn colour and elegant form make it a popular choice for seasonal displays.
Sun: Prefers full sun to partial shade.
Maintenance: Requires minimal maintenance once established, though it may need occasional pruning to shape and remove any damaged limbs.
Water Requirement: Moderate; needs regular watering, especially in dry conditions, to establish a deep and extensive root system.

The Liquidambar styraciflua American Sweetgum is ideal for anyone looking to add a touch of dramatic natural beauty to their landscape, particularly noted for its breathtaking autumn colour transformation and classic shape.

Liquidambar Sweetgum

Liquidambar styraciflua