American Sweetgum

Liquidambar styraciflua - American Sweetgum from Jericho Farms

Liquidambar styraciflua 'Happidaze'

American Seetgum is a native, large growing, deciduous tree with an oblong to rounded crown at maturity. American Sweetgum has 5 to 7 lobed, star shaped leaves that are lustrous green above and pale green underneath turning to a deep red to maroon in autumn. You can use American sweetgum as a lawn, park, or street tree but it needs a large area for its roots to be able to develope and you should be aware of the tree's fruits that create a maintenance problem.

	Fast growing
	Star shaped leaves
	Native

Height

60-75 Feet

Spread

40-60 Feet

Interesting Notes

The national champion American Sweetgum is found in Craven County, NC and is 96' x 66'

USDA Hardiness Zone 5 to 9

Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes

	Native
	Specimen
	Naturalizing

Exposure

	Sun
	Partial Shade

Foliage Color

Green

Season of Interest (Foliage)

Fall

Soil Moisture Preference

Moist

Similar Plants to Liquidambar styraciflua 'Happidaze'

Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua 'Burgandy Flush')