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Liquidambar styraciflua
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.
Sun
Full
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
Invasive
Water Saving Tip:
Water-wise plants can be beautiful as well as practical.
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