Scientific Name:
Liquidambar styraciflua
Product Details:
Liquidambar styraciflua Sweetgum- A large deciduous hardwood tree that can grow to a height of over 100 feet tall. When grown in the open, Sweetgum forms a beautifully symmetric, cone shaped crown that becomes more rounded as the tree matures. Readily identified by its star-shaped, palmate leaves. Noted for its fast growth, large size, and beautiful fall colors. Full sun to filtered shade. Zones 5 and higher.
Growing Zone:
5 and higher. "Hardiness" is the capability of a plant to survive cold temperatures. In order to provide a system for identifying the extent of cold temperatures in a particular location, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a map that divides North America into eleven Hardiness Zones.
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