Liquidambar styraciflua (American Sweetgum)

Liquidambar styraciflua (American Sweetgum) red leaves and spiky green fruit hanging from a branch.
Liquidambar styraciflua (American Sweetgum) leaves turn deep red alongside small, round, spiky green fruit.

Botanical name: Liquidambar styraciflua

Common names: American Sweetgum, American-storax

Family: Altingiaceae

Origin: Eastern North America

USDA Zone: 6-9

Small tree 10-20 ftPlant form: Small tree
Plant mature sizeMature height: 10-20 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Subtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeCold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Moderate
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Deciduous plantFoliage: Deciduous

Liquidambar styraciflua is a popular ornamental and forestal tree, cultivated for its distinctive foliage and intense autumn colors. It is commonly grown throughout its native North American range as well as many other temperate parts of the world.




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