Liquidambar styraciflua |
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Liquidambar, American Sweet Gum |
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer: Normans/Engstrom/Mullany
Description
A tall, deciduous tree of upright, pyramidal habit, the Liquidambar has dark green, maple-like leaves that turn beautiful shades of red and yellow in the fall season. It can be used as a single specimen, hedge, or grouped plant.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
25-40'
Flower Color
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Leaf Color
Green, Purple, Red, Yellow
Bark Color
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Water Saving Tip:
As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.
Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.