Liquidambar acalycina

Also Known As

Sweetgum

Plant type

tree

size

H: 40'-60'
W: 20'-40'

planting zones

7a-9b

Liquidambar acalycina plant details

Liquidambar acalycina is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Liquidambar acalycina

Plant type: tree
Plant family: altingiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 20 FT - 40 FT - wide, 40 FT - 60 FT - tall
Uses: fall color, hedge, shade tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Liquidambar acalycina

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Stunning in spring when its larger, irregular leaves emerge deep purple burgundy (turning to bronze & then deep velvety green in summer) and again later with its orange to deep-purple fall color; undemanding, 40-60'. SUN/Med

By: Forestfarm

Gardening facts about Liquidambar acalycina plant

How to Grow Liquidambar acalycina

Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Foliage Season
- deciduous

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