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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:

Water-wise plants can be beautiful as well as practical.

Ask at your local nursery for the types of plants that have minimal watering needs.