Sweet Gum
Liquidambar styraciflua
Hamamelidaceae
Growth Habit
TreeDescription
Densely pyramidal when young, of very neat outline, often with an oblong to rounded crown at maturity. 60-75' in height, with spread equal to 2/3's the height; can reach 80-120' in the wild. Fall color richyellow-purple-red tones; great variability in fall color; some individuals are disappointing, while others are exceptional.
Source of plant
Northeast Regional Plant Introduction Station, Fry & Sons Inc., Bailey Nurseries, Forrest Keeling Nursery, Moses Nurseries
