Liquidambar styraciflua
Sweetgum, American Sweetgum, Redgum, Starleaf-gum
Tree Characteristics
Leaves:
Deciduous
Height:
18 - 23m
Width:
12 - 18m
Growth Rate:
Fast
Tree Tolerances
Plant Hardiness Zone:
5, 6
Shade Tolerance:
Full Sun
pH Tolerance:
Tolerant of acid to slightly alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 7.5)
Drought Tolerance:
High
Flooding Tolerance:
High
Salt Spray Tolerance:
Tolerant
Soil Salt Tolerance:
Tolerant
Planting site and Native Range
Planting Site:
Parks, Highway, Residential, Wide Median, Restricted Urban Site
Native to Ontario:
No
Native to North America:
Yes
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Insects and Diseases
No serious or common issues in the urban environment. Uncommon issues include bleeding necrosis, scale and leaf spots.
Management Notes
- Surface roots may heave pavement
- Can become chlorotic in high pH soils
- Fruit litter may be an issue
Cultivars
Clydesform, Goduzam, Grazam, Hapdel, Moraine, Rotundiloba, Slender Silhouette, Ward, Worplesdon