Approximate Sizing 20cm Pot - NA 25cm Pot - NA 33cm Pot - NA 40cm Pot - NA 50cm Pot - NA
About the Liquidambar Styraciflua: Variety: Liquidambar styraciflua – American Sweet Gum Full Size: Grows 12–20 metres tall and 6–10 metres wide. Foliage: Deciduous. Deeply lobed, star-shaped leaves that turn brilliant shades of red, orange, yellow and purple in autumn.
Why Choose the American Sweet Gum?
Key Features:
Spectacular Autumn Colour: Renowned for one of the most vivid autumn displays of any deciduous tree. Leaves change to an array of crimson, orange, purple, and golden tones, often lasting well into late autumn.
Attractive Form: Naturally upright and pyramidal in shape when young, developing into a broad, rounded canopy with age – ideal for shade, structure, or feature planting.
Hardy and Versatile: Thrives in a range of soil types including clay, loam, and sandy soils. Once established, it handles moderate drought and urban conditions with ease.
Year-Round Beauty: Features corky bark ridges and deeply grooved branches that provide texture and architectural appeal even through winter.
Long-Lived and Low-Maintenance: With a lifespan that can exceed 100 years, it’s a tree that will grace your landscape for generations. Minimal pruning required.
Excellent for Large Landscapes: A standout choice for parks, paddocks, wide streets, or expansive gardens where space allows its full form to shine.
