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Liquidambar styraciflua 'Golden Treasure'
Also Known As
- Liquidambar styraciflua 'Gold Treasure'
- Gold Treasure Sweet Gum
Plant type
tree
size
- H: 20'-30'
- W: 20'-30'
planting zones
- 5a-9b
Liquidambar styraciflua 'Golden Treasure' plant details
Liquidambar styraciflua 'Golden Treasure' is a slow-growing broadleaf deciduous tree with gold, green and variegated foliage. In spring green flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. 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 'Golden Treasure'
- Plant type: tree
- Plant family: altingiaceae
- Foliage: deciduous gold, green and variegated
- Mature size: 20 FT - 30 FT - wide, 20 FT - 30 FT - tall
- Flowers: green blooms in spring
- Uses: fall color
GROWING CONDITIONS for Liquidambar styraciflua 'Golden Treasure'
- 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
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Forestfarm
By: Whitman Farms
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Gardening facts about Liquidambar styraciflua 'Golden Treasure' plant
How to Grow Liquidambar styraciflua 'Golden Treasure'
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
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
- gold
- green
Flower Color
- green
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Fruit
- brown
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Tree
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 30'-60'
Width: 20'-30'
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Tree
Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 60'-75'
Width: 35'-50'
- sun
- even moisture - occasional
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Plant Type
Tree
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 60'-75'
Width: 25'-40'
- sun
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 6'
Width: 6'
- sun
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
Tree
Zones
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Size
Height: 30'-40'
Width: 20'-30'
- sun
- regular - occasional
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