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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