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Liquidambar styraciflua

Liquidambar, American Sweet Gum

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Normans/Engstrom/Mullany

 

Description

A tall, deciduous tree of upright, pyramidal habit, the liquidamber has dark green, maple-like leaves that turn beautiful shades of red and yellow in the fall season. It can be used as a single specimen, hedge, or grouped plant.

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

25-40'

Flower Color

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Flower Season

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Leaf Color

Green, Purple, Red, Yellow

Bark Color

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Fruit Color

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Fruit Season

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Water Saving Tip:

As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.

Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.