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.

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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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