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Also Known As

Liquidambar 'Aurea'
Liquidambar styraciflua 'Aurea'
Liquidambar styraciflua 'Gold Dust'
Liquidambar styraciflua Gold Dust®
Aurea American Sweetgum
Gold Dust Sweetgum
Varieagata American Sweetgum
Variegated Sweetgum Tree

Plant type

tree

size

H: 30'-60'
W: 20'-30'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Liquidambar styraciflua 'Variegata' plant details

Liquidambar styraciflua 'Variegata' is a moderate-growing, slow-growing broadleaf deciduous tree with gold, green, variegated and white foliage. In spring chartreuse and green flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, average, clay, gritty, rich, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Liquidambar styraciflua 'Variegata'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: altingiaceae
Foliage: deciduous gold, green, variegated and white
Mature size: 20 FT - 30 FT - wide, 30 FT - 60 FT - tall
Flowers: chartreuse and green blooms in spring
Uses: dwarf, fall color, shade tree, spotted leaves

GROWING CONDITIONS for Liquidambar styraciflua 'Variegata'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, gritty, rich, rocky and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This is a gorgeously variegated form of our native Liquidambar. Sharply pointed, bright, glossy-green leaves are randomly splotched with cheerful yellow-gold tones that look like flecks of gold dust. Spring growth is very showy with soft overlays of pink tones. Eventually becoming a rounded 45' tree with sunset shades of pink, yellow and burgundy in the fall. This is a very special specimen! S/M

By: Forestfarm

Leaves on this sweet gum have the appearance of being dusted by a bright golden-yellow variegation. A uniquely patterned and beautifully-colored tree.

By: Conifer Kingdom

This lovely variety of Sweetgum has an oval/rounded shape with star shaped foliage speckled with cream and yellow variegation. In the fall the variegation turns to a vibrant rose-red color. The leaves are persistent long into the fall. This tree is verticillium wilt resistant.

By: Garden World

Liquidambar styraciflua 'Variegata’ - Variegated Sweet Gum with powerful creamy-yellow and green variegation in a splattered design on star-shaped leaves. Hardier than species. Prefers sun/partial shade in well-drained soil.

By: Kigi Nursery

Leaves are beautifully splashed and striped a buttery yellow.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

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Photo of Liquidambar styraciflua 'Variegata' foliage by Karl Gercens III

By: Karl Gercens III

By: Karl Gercens III

By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

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Gardening facts about Liquidambar styraciflua 'Variegata' plant

How to Grow Liquidambar styraciflua 'Variegata'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- even moisture - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- clay
- acidic
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
- rich
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant