Liquidambar styraciflua
American Sweetgum
General Info
Resistant to oak root fungus.
Native Range: Eastern United States
Horticultural use: Riparian
Tree Shape: Conical
Foliage Type: Deciduous
Maximum Tree Height: 80 feet
Canopy Width: 40feet
Growth Rate: ~24-36in/year
Leaf Arrangement and Form: Alternate and Simple
Leaf Shape: Palmately-lobed
Leaf Color: Dark Green
Fall Color: Yes
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Flower Type: Has either male or female reproductive parts (dioecious)
Flower Time: Spring
Fruit Size and Color: Large Brown, Beige or Mostly Green Capsule
Fruiting Time: Fall
Fruit Value: Wildlife use it
Bark Color: Light Green or Light Gray
Bark Texture: Fissured
Litter Type: Dry Fruit
Recommended Planting Area: Greater than 7′
Water Use Rating: Medium
Sunset Climate Zone: 3 – 9 and 14 – 24
Soil Texture: Loam, Sand or Clay
Soil pH: Very Acidic to Slightly Alkaline
Salt Tolerance: Moderate
Schoolyard Trees: No
Shade Tolerance: No
Branch Strength: Medium
Root Damage Potential: High
Potential health issues: None Known
Biogenic Emissions: High
Wildlife Interactions: and Attracts
Disease and Pest Susceptibility: Armillaria, Anthracnose, Chlorosis, Sooty Mold, Root Rot, Invasive Shot Hole Borer, Aphids, Caterpillars, Scales and Gypsy Moth
Disease and Pest Resistance: Verticillium
Utility Friendly: No


