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    Liquidambar styraciflua 'Gum Ball'

    Also Known As

    • Liquidambar styraciflua 'Gumball'
    • Gumball Sweet Gum
    • Gumball Sweetgum

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 6'
    • W: 6'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Liquidambar styraciflua 'Gum Ball' plant details

    Liquidambar styraciflua 'Gum Ball' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring green flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Liquidambar styraciflua 'Gum Ball'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: altingiaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 6 FT wide, 6 FT tall
    Flowers: green blooms in spring
    Uses: fall color

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Liquidambar styraciflua 'Gum Ball'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: rich

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    ?A remarkable form? (Hillier), this dense multi-stemmed shrub is rounded on the top (shaped like a gumball machine!) and has ?long persistent leaves [sometimes] turning orange-red and purple in winter? (Hillier). S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Not a street tree, this shrub sweetgum won't get over 6' but it will be as wide as tall. Zone 6.

    By: Whitman Farms

    Seldom have we seen a more aptly named cultivar. This dwarf is truly a round "Gumball". Well worth having and as an added bonus it has great purple-red fall color.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Gardening facts about Liquidambar styraciflua 'Gum Ball' plant

    How to Grow Liquidambar styraciflua 'Gum Ball'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • green

    • Fruit

      • brown

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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