Sweet Gum

Sweet Gum (Liquidambar styraciflua)

Bloom Time: Spring

Flower Color: n/a

Light Requirements: Full Sun

Moisture Preference: Moist, well drained

Other Info: Sweet Gum leaves are an unusual star shape. Makes a wonderful shade tree and offers lovely autumn colors of yellow, orange, red and purple in the fall . Produces unique “gumballs”.

Size: 40 to 60 feet tall, 20 to 30 feet wide